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, […]
U of R’s Faculty of Arts close to a breaking point says professor
A university professors dire predictions for the faculty of Arts are not a certainty, according to the dean. Due to financial difficulties, a three-year plan of cuts has been made, which is based on enrolment targets. If those targets are not met, cuts could be […]
Hoodoo Mafia: The Queen City Kids are Here
With the release of Hoodoo Mafia’s new album “From the Village,” the five-piece band from Regina is paying homage to the neighbourhood the musicians grew up in. “You know, Regina, it’s a pretty small town and visitors might think there’s not that much going on,” […]
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 […]
LIT picks up where it left off after two-year hiatus
Cade Mather knows what it feels like to lose in the final of the prestigious Luther Invitational Tournament (LIT), which returned for the 69th time over the weekend. Despite suffering a heartbreaking loss in the 2020 final of the high school basketball tournament, Mather has […]
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, […]