Darlene Stainbrook. Photo by unknown. Breast reduction surgery, quite literally, takes the weight of your chest both physically and mentally for women struggling with heavy breasts. While surgery is becoming more accepted, it still proves to be surrounded by gendered stigma for women who want […]
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Helping local strays survive the cold
Residents of Regina are not the only ones preparing to undergo another season of frosty temperatures in the Queen City, as many of the local stray cats are also being faced with the challenge of remaining warm. Regina Cat Rescue, a nonprofit organization within the […]
‘A Period of Mourning’ – Women Diagnosed with ADHD in Adulthood
Erickka Patmore was 22 when she first thought about ADHD, thanks to a friend disclosing similar issues. The conversation about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder seized Patmore’s attention. She identified with the symptoms her friend was feeling. “I never could have guessed,” Patmore said. “If (my […]
Shopping local this Christmas and year-round
With plenty of trade shows happening around Regina, people can do their Christmas shopping at the trade shows while supporting local vendors. The Santa’s Workshop trade show took place at Regina’s Hungarian Club last Sunday and was one of the few trade shows that kicked […]
No Recess for Childcare Workers Throughout Pandemic
It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way various different industries operate, but this is especially true for those working in childcare. “There was a moment in early October where for 2 weeks, I only had 4 kids,” explained Henry Janzen before- […]
A look at Camp Hope through a volunteer’s lens
Denise Kennedy was one of the volunteers who gave out coffee and blankets to the homeless people at Regina’s tent city, which later became Camp Marjorie and was called Camp Hope until it disbanded on Monday. “I started volunteering at the camp because my daughter, […]
Thunder undefeated season ends in prairie conference final
The Saskatoon Hilltops defeated the Regina Thunder Sunday afternoon, ending the Thunder’s season and handing them their first loss. After an eight win season where the Thunder suffered no losses, their playoff win against the Winnipeg Rifles had the Thunder at nine wins going into […]
The revival of Heat Exchange
By Liam O’Connor Fifty years after Heat Exchange’s music fell flat, the band was revived and has a new wave of fans who are finally ready for the progressive-rock group’s sound. Craig Carmody, who played horns for Heat Exchange, was signed along with the rest […]
Hundreds endure snowy conditions to show respect
Remembrance Day in Regina this year was marked with the first snowfall of the winter season. Blowing snow and freezing rain were not a concern for the hundreds of participants at the Regina Legion’s outdoor ceremony. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 001 has a tradition […]
U of R professor predicts 4th wave of COVID-19 to split Saskatchewan votes
Braedyn Wozniak As the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic hit Canada especially hard in Saskatchewan and Alberta, the way governments handled — or mishandled — the situation may have impacted the results of Monday’s federal election. “That was a question the prime minister was […]
