For years, Moose Jaw was known as the Band City. Now.the Moose Jaw Band and Choral festival has won an award from the Saskatchewan Band Association (SBA).

The festival, which is taking part in its 70th year, won the SBA’s new Band Builder Award. The award will recognize individuals or organizations who actively support the development and promotion of band in their communities or in the province.

The SBA is launching a new awards and recognition program April 27 in Regina.