REGINA – A fatal collision involving a 66 year old man who was struck by a vehicle occurred the evening of Friday Nov. 15. Regina Police Service (RPS) confirmed the victim had been identified but his name has not been released. The deceased’s family was […]
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Tagging for tots: Laser Quest kicks off toy drive
REGINA – Regina’s only laser tag business is aiming to spread holiday cheer to less fortunate families. The Laser Quest Toy Drive was scheduled to begin Nov. 18, as Laser Quest is teaming up with Salvation Army to bring gifts to kids for Christmastime. Starting […]
Sharing Christmas through a shoebox
REGINA – With the Christmas season fast approaching, Charlotte Kessler sat at her kitchen table packing and unpacking different items into two small red and green shoeboxes. Notebooks, deflated soccer balls and toothbrushes are just some of the things she is placing inside, knowing that […]
Beardy’s Blackhawks lose their Midget AA and AAA hockey team
There is disappointment following the decision to move the Midget AA and AAA Blackhawks hockey teams away from Beardy’s and Okemasis First Nation after this season. It is reportedly the only First Nations team in Canada located and operated by a reserve. The Saskatchewan […]
Bright Eyes Dog Rescue raises the woof at adoption event
By Julia Peterson REGINA – The Victoria Square Mall was full of wagging tails and slobbery kisses Saturday afternoon when Bright Eyes Dog Rescue (BEDR) brought six adoptable dogs to meet the public. Puppies Honey and Bow tussled in a pen, while lab mix Bear […]
Where’s Waldo, Twitter and meme lords: How the Regina Public Library is staying current
REGINA – If Devin Pacholik can convince you of one thing, it will be that you love the library as much as he does. “I legitimately love the library,” said Pacholik. “I come in [to work] singing.” The newest addition to the Regina Public Library’s […]
Aboriginal Student Centre changing name
The Aboriginal Student Centre (ASC) is getting a new name following a government lead to replace an outdated term. The ASC is located inside of the Research and Innovation Centre Building (RIC) on the University of Regina campus. “Shortly after the federal government dropped ‘Aboriginal’ […]
The Regina Correctional Centre adds body scanner to security system to limit contraband in facility.
REGINA – Smuggling drugs will be a difficult process for inmates as a new body scanning security system, the Soter RS, has been introduced at the Regina Correctional Centre. “We’ve already been successful in reducing contraband,” said Julien Hulet, director of the Regina Correctional Centre. […]
Yippie-Kay-Yay holiday lovers
REGINA – As the holiday season rolls around, so too does the upcoming Theatre Saskatchewan production of A Very Die Hard Christmas. The play is set to open to audiences on Dec. 11 and runs until Dec. 13 at the Regina Performing Arts Centre, where […]
SHA grants U18 team to Estevan
The Saskatchewan Hockey Association announced on Nov. 12 the new alignment for the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League after it told teams back in May that minor hockey associations would have to rebid for franchises in the elite-level league. Key movements in the league were […]
