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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Soon in Regina, the former downtown YMCA building’s doors are opening again, as the The Nest Health Center starts its mission of improving well-being in the community. Unlike most traditional medical facilities, The Nest’s has an collaborative approach toward healthcare. The Nest’s communications director Neha […]
When he’s at home, the crack of slapshots and the swoosh of skates remind Mark Kress of his community’s hard work. Kress is the Special Park Project Coordinator for the Lakeview Community Association, who recently upgraded their community rink. He also happens to live […]
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 […]
Cracking layers of paint, cold, concrete floors and creaking kennel gates are nearly a thing of the past for animals in the care of the Regina Humane Society (RHS). This year in 2023, the RHS will be moving into its new home at the Animal […]
