A University of Saskatchewan professor released a video yesterday that predicts Saskatoon will likely see a rise in COVID-19 variants, similar to Regina’s skyrocketing numbers. Kyle Anderson is a professor and the undergrad chair of biochemistry, microbiology, immunology for the College of Medicine in Saskatoon. “My focus has always been on knowledge and how to...
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Rebellion celebrates International Women’s Day with special brew
Rebellion Brewing Company has launched a new, special edition beer in honour of International Women’s Day (March 8). Vanessa Owen is a brewmaster and brewery manager at Rebellion Brewing Company. She said the brewery does the beer every year and this year the beer is showcasing Pink Boots hops.
How Regina theatre is adapting to COVID-19
While many theatre organizations in the city have cancelled their 2021 seasons, there are a few who are adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Regina Little Theatre has had to postpone its mainstage production of Writers’ Runaround from this month to April. The dates in April are tentative and will depend on Regina’s COVID-19 case...
NDP says premier failed almost 500 Evraz workers after layoffs
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...
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...
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,...
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...