“It’s time to come home.” I waited for those words from my sister for days. Actually, for years, since the doctors first diagnosed my father with dementia in 2015. When my sister called me from Germany on March 20, I was in the middle of […]
Life
Faith and social distancing: how religious communities adapt in a pandemic
While some might find it tough to find their sense of community during a government-mandated lockdown, people of faith are finding ways to innovate and stay connected. Strasbourg Alliance Church is one such community. Located in Strasbourg, a town 90 kilometres northwest of Regina with […]
Graduation ceremony for college seniors up in the air – literally
Rebecca Garner though she would walk on stage for her college graduation in April, but with COVID-19 cancelling events world-wide, she never expected having a grad ceremony on her WestJet flight home at 40,000 feet instead. “It just meant a lot to us and that […]
Pandemic taking away full experience of pregnancy
While covid-19 has made its way into Saskatchewan and the world is pausing, unfortunately life itself does not stop. Pregnancies have been affected for women around the world and birth plans have been changed for the safety of women and their newborn babies. Kaylee Delorme […]
Breaking the stigma. Period.
The Champions of Change club is looking to make a difference in the lives of women – and everyone who menstruates – at the University of Regina. “I think it’s really important that women feel safe and included,” said the Champions of Change event coordinator, […]
Sharing stories of life and culture through film
Janine Windolph is an indigenous filmmaker and director from Regina who recently shared a film about her grandmother, her two sons, and a fish. Stories are in Our Bones is a tender and heart-warming film Windolph created to honour Indigenous stories and culture. The camera […]
Regina Public Library branches out with gardening programs
Carrie Smith, a library assistant at the Prince of Wales branch of The Regina Public Library and self-described “community garden cheer captain,” is bringing another season of fresh produce and life lessons to her library’s patrons. To get ready for this summer’s garden, which will […]
Extreme cold challenges Dog Rescue
By Julia Peterson It was -50 degrees with wind chill when Jackie King, a constable with the La Loche RCMP, got a call from a concerned citizen about a dog and five puppies left outdoors. “We were able to remove the mom and four of […]
Bringing new flavour to the Regina food industry
With flavours like apple spice churro, London fog, fuzzy peaches, and caramel macchiato, Hobo Donuts is definitely not your average doughnut shop. “We don’t just sell donuts; we sell an experience,” said Jimmy Schimmel, owner of Hobo Donuts doughnut shop. What really makes this local […]
For the love of kendama: local starts ken club to share hobby
A new game may be starting to spread throughout Saskatchewan if Adam McNeil has anything to say about it. The Japanese interpretation of the ball-in-a-cup toy is something McNeil, 23, has been practising for almost four years. Kendama, which is believed to have originated in […]