One of Regina’s basketball courts is taking its last dribble. The downtown YMCA is closing Nov.23, and with it, a basketball court filled with memories. The gym on 13th Ave. had provided one of the few places in Regina for people to play basketball. Keegan […]
Since 2017 Cloud 9 Live is a place where local and touring musicians can perform. COVID-19 has brought many changes to the live music bar. “COVID has just been an ‘it is what it is’ kind of thing for us,” said Cassie Zorn, manager and […]
Ashley Ruecker is unable to grow a moustache, but that hasn’t stopped her from participating in Movember. “I started over eight years ago at my first salon,” said Ruecker, a hairstylist at Salon Haze in Regina. “I had a client that was diagnosed with prostate […]
Canadians are heading outdoors to exercise as their gyms and fitness studios close across the country, resulting in a spike in cross-country ski sales. The demand has left local ski shops scrambling to restock supplies. “The phone rings about 15 times a day for cross-country […]
Jason Mercredi, who oversees Saskatchewan’s only safe consumption site, is disappointed in the province’s response to the unprecedented number of opioid related deaths in Saskatchewan. “I think it is pretty clear that this is not just a health care issue anymore,” said Mercredi, the Executive […]
By: Kayla Guerrette Although the Saskatchewan government has once again promised to expand funding for autism families, Amanda Hayward — a mother of two autistic sons — doesn’t believe it’s going to happen. “I quit my job to be at home so I could better […]
A month ago, Tristen Durocher’s 44-day fast ended with the hope that it would spark change in the heart of Saskatchewan. Now the Sask Party, who voted against suicide prevention legislation and prompted Durocher to start Walking With Our Angels, won a majority in Monday […]
Elementary and high school students throughout Saskatchewan had the opportunity to experience the ins and outs of provincial election day when they cast their votes on Oct. 26 with the help of the program “Student Vote Saskatchewan.” Dan Allan, director of content for the program said only 16 per cent of young voters are […]
This Saskatchewan election, people aged 19-35 make up the biggest voting bloc according to Global News. This means that young voters have the chance to dramatically affect results at the polls. Mira Cappello, a third-year education student at the University of Regina, voted in her […]
By Olivia Lawrence For small business owner Brian Rutten, a proposed tax rate reduction has potential benefits for his 20-year-old neighbourhood restaurant and bar in Carlyle. “Right now we are able to pay our staff and cover monthly expenses,” said Rutten, co-owner of The Office […]
