The NDP released a statement Friday that said due to Premier Scott Moe’s “weak leadership,” almost 500 jobs were lost at Evraz. “Well, we learned this week that the Premier didn’t even try, and now hundreds of Regina families are facing a bleak Christmas,” NDP leader Ryan Meili said in the statement. During a recent...
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Regina Little Theatre adapts to COVID-19 with online Christmas events
Regina Little Theatre is celebrating their 95th season but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, things look a little different. There have been five productions cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Jennifer Lyn Squires is a board member at the Regina Little Theatre. “We did have a full season planned for 2020-2021,” She said. “The whole...
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What some First Nations leaders are doing to engage Indigenous voters in the Sask. Election
First Nations leaders in Saskatchewan had a few different ways in making sure their members voted during Monday’s provincial election. The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations released a statement on Friday that aimed to remind First Nations eligible voters to head to the polls for Monday’s election. “All voters are urged to wear masks,...
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Indigenous students and teachers partaking in Orange Shirt Day
Orange Shirt Day is happening on September 30 and Indigenous students and educators alike are taking part in the event. The event was started in 2013 as a way to raise awareness about Indian residential schools in Canada. Mick Favel is an Indigenous student studying journalism at the University of Regina. He said he is...