Broken Promises
Chief Carol Bernard: Stepping down from success
By Shanielle Fiddler Carol Bernard, who is the first woman chief of the northern community Waterhen Lake, shares her output on her title as chief and also shares her surprising decision to step down from her role this election. Carol Bernard is in her mid […]
Carla Beck: “Most people are wired towards kindness toward doing the right thing”
By Yeganeh Zargar From election and Covid-19 pandemic to why she got into politics and her neighbourhood’s community garden, I discussed everything with Regina Lakeview’s member of the Legislative Assembly, MLA, Carla Beck. The re-elected politician is both excited and anxious to be back at […]
Viviana Ruiz: Big plans for La Ronge
By Evelyn Ross Viviana Ruiz, a Chilean-Canadian woman who is running for town council, has big plans to help the Town of La Ronge and the tri-communities move forward and flourish economically. Ruiz hopes to bring more tourism to La Ronge, with community events and […]
Justice and Child Protection Systems are ‘Disproportionally involved with Indigenous peoples’: Regina-Elphinstone Center MLA
By Emilie Wren The newly-elected MLA for Regina-Elphinstone Center hopes to bring about change for her riding. Meara Conway, a lawyer and musician born and raised in Regina has been elected as the incumbent for the riding comprised of a portion of downtown, cathedral area, […]
Juliet Bushi: First Black Woman Elected as RCSD Trustee, “Focused on Making an Impact”
By Hannah Polk It is the sound that often follows a busy and important woman, and during phone conversations with Juliet Bushi, a common soundtrack: babies crying in the background. Despite the distraction, Mrs Bushi continues to speak with poise and passion in her voice. […]
Biggar incumbent mayor voted out after 16 years of service
By Gillian Massie The Biggar municipal election has voted out the incumbent mayor, who is gracious for his time spent in the office. Ray Sadler, owner of the pizzeria and vinyl shop “Ray’s Vinyl,” has represented Biggar for 16 years. Many are sad to see […]
Chief Byron Bitternose is hopeful despite unfortunate circumstances
By Brandon Cyr. Byron Bitternose has been the Chief of George Gordon’s First Nation for two years, even though he became the Chief through unfortunate circumstances. In April of 2018, The Chief of Gordon’s reserve passed away from cancer. Chief Bitternose was voted as acting […]
Speaking with Meara Conway: A community defender with unparalleled potential.
By Campbell Stevenson Within a community, where loss of trust and feelings of resentment have taken root, there are a select few that despite the challenges, decide to represent those in need and to take on the responsibility of defending those who are never heard. […]