After holding a virtual program in 2020 due to COVID 19, the Indigenous Communication Arts Summer Institute returns to in-person classes this year. The program serves as a way one student connects to a lost loved one. “I was laid off due to the pandemic […]
Safer sleep week raises awareness on SIDS
Pearl Jeanine’s daughter was exactly a year old when she died of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). “The day Ava passed, she was in perfect health,” said Jeanine. “She was asleep in her crib, she was normal, and nothing was out of the ordinary.” Jeanine […]
University of Regina students react to change in public health orders
Jacey Henrikson, a first-year education student at the University of Regina, is convinced the school can do more to make students feel safe in the wake of the provincial government’s plan to change public health orders. […]
The work from Camp Hope continues after disbandment
Former coordinators from Camp Hope have been “healing and unpacking” since the tent village disbanded. “We were always on edge; we were always on guard and it’s hard to wind down,” said Shylo Stevenson, one of eight former coordinators. “So that’s why many of us […]
Concerns raised over new Canadian travel restrictions
International travellers are having trouble coming into and leaving Canada, because of new restrictions placed on selected countries after a new variant of COVID-19 called Omicron was discovered. “I was set to travel on Dec. 30 to begin my masters education, and I had looked […]
The Krier Kountry Newsletter- Important things you need to know
The Krier Kountry is a monthly, online newsletter that keeps residents of Kronau, Lajord and Richardson updated on everything from dog bylaws to babysitting services. “It’s my first time advertising in the newsletter,” said Amy Schneider, whose Krier announcement helped her find some new clients before she […]
A look at Camp Hope through a volunteer’s lens
Denise Kennedy was one of the volunteers who gave out coffee and blankets to the homeless people at Regina’s tent city, which later became Camp Marjorie and was called Camp Hope until it disbanded on Monday. “I started volunteering at the camp because my daughter, […]
What is so special about this election? – My point of view as an Immigrant
The Canadian election holds today, Monday 20th September 2021, and is one for my books. I’m currently experiencing this in Saskatchewan. Although I have traveled to about ten countries for work and vacation, I have never witnessed an election. I am excited to finally get […]