Bus 19 may not be taking it regular routes anymore, but it made its official return to Moose Jaw on Friday after a short hiatus from the Friendly City.

The bus, which served the city's transit system after it was purchased in 1964 was later sold to a private citizen in 1991 and then transformed into a tourist information booth. It used to sit in the empty lot where the the Chow Building and Joyner's department store used to stand before they burnt down, and where Brown's Social House currently sits.

Now Bus 19 is known as the "Little Chicago Information Booth." It can help to give you the 'lowdown' on what to do in Moose Jaw and sells a bunch of Moose Jaw merchandise for anyone visiting.

The grand re-opening of the bus took place on Friday, where residents and special guests welcomed the bus with open arms. With the bus, a new Heritage Room was also opened in the basement of the old Times Herald now Moose Jaw Express building.

"I think this is absolutely amazing. Its my first time down here and I didn't know some of the things that are here. You know, I didn't know what was going on back then because I'm not born and raised in Moose Jaw," said Elaine Chrysler, one resident visiting the Heritage Room. "I think its awesome they've done a wonderful job."

If you go into the basement, they have a documentary running on the infamous Al Capone, full pages from old Times Herald papers, photos of Moose Jaw's past and other historical items.

"We're really excited about," said The Express' Publisher, Robert Ritchy. "We've been wanting to do it, we tried four years ago, didn't work and finally made a deal this year to get the bus and yeah we're totally excited."

In the bus, you can find out what are some of the best destinations in Moose Jaw and pick up a free copy of "The Moose Jaw Magazine," which holds info on summer events that take place in town and other sights to see. The Booth is now located on 44 Fairford Street West, and is open from May 18th to September 4th from approximately 11 am to 8 pm daily.