‘‘No Tomorrow’’ is the title of the school tour that MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) is taking across Saskatchewan. And the title could ring true for anyone of the hundreds of students at Thom Collegiate on Mar. 25 if they choose to get behind the […]
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Little Village in the Queen City
Within a bustling café, young families have brunch while elderly friends mingle at a side table. This may not be the usual scene one thinks of when it comes to a care home, but Harbour Landing Village in Regina aims to do things differently by […]
“Fake News” flaking out in Saskatchewan
The term “fake news,” popularized by current U.S. president Donald Trump, gets thrown around a lot. But what is it? And perhaps more importantly, how can it be avoided? “So there’s a kind of reasonable consensus among people who do psychological research on the topic,” […]
“They can’t speak so I will be their voice”
Children dressed in black, wearing masks and holding “TRUTH” signs were part of a street art demonstration showing graphic videos of alleged farm animal exploitation, to try and convince some interested pedestrians to become vegans. The group “Anonymous for the Voiceless” put on the street […]
Family fights to stay in Canada: ‘We’re not bad people’
Christina Schiller is concerned her family could be torn apart. Schiller and her daughters, 19-year-old Kiara and eight-year-old Mia, moved from Hungary to Regina in 2011, when Christina married a Regina man she met online. But the relationship ended when he became abusive. With no […]
The Willow on Wascana is no more – Welcome Willow Bar
Straight across the lake from Willow restaurant, stands a distinct willow tree. Amanda Carter, one of the owners of the Willow, describes the willow tree across the lake. “It really stands out in the fall it’s a different colour, in the summer it’s a different colour and […]
Women’s Day brings varying viewpoints
The importance of continuing National Women’s Day, a tradition with international roots dating back to 1909, has drawn varying viewpoints. Kristina McInnis, an entrepreneur based in Portland, Ore., said it is important simply because she believes in equality. “For whatever reason (when) anyone says the […]
Premier Scott Moe rises to top of popularity poll
Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe has topped the list of Canada’s most favourable provincial leaders – successfully knocking Quebec premier François Legault down to second place –according to poll results released on March 25. Moe is the leader of the Saskatchewan Party. The poll was conducted […]
White Pony cleanup discovers hundreds of used needles
After spending a day picking up discarded needles with her friends, Patty Will never expected to find another dangerous stash just outside her backyard. “The stuff I found myself in my neighbourhood last weekend and then this weekend, last night, was not under the snow, […]
A global experience in a small Saskatchewan city
Heather Cline enjoyed TED Talks long before she was asked to give one. The local artist felt “excited” and “privileged” to share a topic she’s passionate about with an audience of over 100 people March 21 at TEDxRPLCentralLibrary. TED Talks are short public talks given around the […]
