The Manitou Beach drive-in, a community staple, most likely won’t be running this summer. Every summer for the last 65 years, the line for the drive-in begins two hours before the film even begins, with cars lined all the way to the highway. As the […]
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Six years after new track, kart club still well-kept secret
Dave Oryschak says that in eight years of go-karting at South Sask. Kart Club, he has never seen anyone seriously injured. “I’d say if you looked at the statistics injury-wise, I would be very safe to say it’s much safer than even hockey or soccer, […]
Sundays at skatepark special for femmes, queers
Julie Thompson packs her skateboard and pink helmet into her car and heads to the Heritage Skatepark every Sunday. Between 1-5 p.m. is a skate session for femmes and queer folk. “These spaces are very important for marginalized communities,” said Thompson. “It can be hard […]
Black history month helps local organization to educate Canadians
The organizers of Black in Saskatchewan are providing ways to educate Canadians on the unsettling legacy of Black Canadians on the Prairies. “It’s a hard thing to celebrate,” said Mwila Munganama, the virtual events coordinator of Black in Sask. February as declared by the Government […]
Backyard count connects global bird watchers
The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) hopes to encourage amateur and expert bird watchers alike to document birds across the globe this long weekend. “Any type of bird count or data collecting is always important because it helps researchers to answer questions and look at […]
Community advocate Barnes accepts Global Citizen Award
Roaring applause echoed through the gala as Gord Barnes accepted the Lifetime Achievement Global Citizen Award last weekend. “It is an incredible honour,” said Barnes, with his award sitting on a nearby table. “The sense of solidarity throughout the entire evening was wonderful.” The awards […]
Antique market growing to attract young thrifters
Eating cookies and Timbits in the middle of the YQR Vintique Market, a few vendors and customers were laughing while sharing stories of their vintage finds. The market is located in Regina’s Warehouse District, just east of Value Village. Ada Bennett, one of the vendors, […]
Women’s healthcare is moving backwards, advocates say
Despite Planned Parenthood Regina’s reopening, experts say women’s healthcare in Saskatchewan is moving backwards. Although the re-opening is a relief to many, local advocates argue the clinic should not have closed in the first place. Minorities in particular need spaces like Planned Parenthood, said Natasha […]
‘It extended beyond myself’: High school student advocates for improved bus services
A group of Regina high school students got together “in song” to demand better access to public transit. On Dec. 3, the Better Bus Youth (BBY) held an event called “Tunes for Transit.” The event was focused on making transit more accessible for youth 18 […]
Inflation forces pet owners to make tough choices
With the rising cost of living, some pet owners are finding it difficult to keep up with their animals’ needs and are surrendering pets as a result. Owners are having trouble keeping up with the increasing costs of food, toys, grooming, and even vet bills. […]