The University of Regina has suffered through significant financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic — as much as $6 million — but is now getting a revenue boost by hosting seven WHL teams in the campus bubble. The university’s 2021-22 Operations Forecast shows the […]
How to spend a purrfect day
If you like cuddling with a furry companion while enjoying a cup of coffee, the Excalipurr Cat Cafe will be hosting its first bake sale alongside A+ Animal Rescue — in hopes of raising funds to spay and neuter as many cats as possible this […]
University of Regina bubble a big win for WHL teams
The Regina Pats endured 366 days of the “craziest offseason,” including a move to on-campus living, before returning to the ice for a meaningful hockey game. ???? The boys are headed to the bus. Next stop, the centre of #HubCity – the @BrandtCentre! pic.twitter.com/6MepBwcoHN — […]
Programs and peers help firefighters cope
Firefighters across Canada turn to brothers and sisters within the fire station for peer support after tough emergency calls and high stakes. “The stigma has changed greatly. Peer to peer in the fire service is very big – it is the brotherhood sisterhood that is […]
Athletic scholarships and recruitment take a heavy hit due to COVID-19
While the typical university student is coping with the loss of a graduation ceremony and cancelled social clubs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, athletes are facing the challenge of losing scholarships and recruitment opportunities. Canadian athletes are attempting to tackle the cancelled season, which has […]
Saskatchewan farmers a big factor in low unemployment rate
Farmers are receiving a handful of praise as Statistics Canada revealed the province has the second lowest unemployment rate. Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison says the 6.9 percent unemployment rate is largely due to the focus on growing exports such as farming, food […]
Spike in cross-country ski sales as Canadians move outdoors
Canadians are heading outdoors to exercise as their gyms and fitness studios close across the country, resulting in a spike in cross-country ski sales. The demand has left local ski shops scrambling to restock supplies. “The phone rings about 15 times a day for cross-country […]
Keeping seniors safe during Saskatchewan’s election
The onset of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has fostered new concerns among residents in assisted living facilities and care homes — how to safely vote. Senior residents who overcame months of isolation and limited outside contact have, as high-risk voters, also had […]
Alberta firefighter speaks on the importance of brotherhood and mental health awareness
Sean Godfrey leaned comfortably against a fire truck and recalled the competitiveness, high stakes of getting the job, and tough emergency calls. The 25-year-old firefighter discussed the importance of relying on the crew and how the stigma of seeking mental help is changing. Godfrey began […]