We are strangely selective about what counts as a sport. Put a gymnast on a floor and the public immediately recognizes discipline, danger and elite performance. Put an aerialist in the air, whether on straps, hoop or flying pole, and many will not hesitate to […]
In February of this year, Regina and the RM of Sherwood first started talking about bringing an AI data centre into town. At a glance, it seems rather innocent- just a building full of humming circuits churning through ones and zeroes. But, are we comfortable […]
With regularly-scheduled blood drives at schools, shopping malls and corporate offices being cancelled in the interest of social distancing during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, medical professionals are worried about the possibility of a nationwide blood shortage. Danna Henderson, a licensed practical nurse at All Nations […]
“It’s time to come home.” I waited for those words from my sister for days. Actually, for years, since the doctors first diagnosed my father with dementia in 2015. When my sister called me from Germany on March 20, I was in the middle of […]
Travelling the world is the go-to for people wanting to remove themselves from the stress of everyday life. But, the global pandemic of COVID-19 added extra stress for multiple Canadians who were abroad. Del Pedrick and his wife Carol had been in north central Romania […]
Like many businesses across the world, Rebellion Brewing Co. in Regina has been impacted by the COVID-19 virus. “Were just like every other local business right now,” said Rebellion president Mark Heise. We’re all trying to get through this together.” Rebellion specializes in making […]
Amid the Government of Saskatchewan’s update of the Public Health Act, asking businesses to close their doors to help flatten curve, one industry that continues to thrive are the erotic adult store businesses set in Regina. Lisa Phillipson, the operations manager of the Saskatchewan-based Industrial […]
By Michelle Lerat More people than ever are utilizing the Regina Food Bank due to the Coronavirus pandemic, changes are being made to ensure safety for employees and clients. “We’ve still been seeing our usual clients plus some,” said Laura Murray, senior manager of community development […]
A student-led petition generated 4,500 on-line signatures — roughly one-quarter of the University of Regina’s enrolment — and helped convince the school to implement pass/fail grades for the current, virus-interrupted semester. In the petition she posted March 24 on www.change.org, U of R student Sara […]
Parents who are also students at the University of Regina (U of R) are dealing with unique situations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Classes have been suspended at the U of R since March 14. “It was a big surprise,” said Kristin Horse, U of […]
While some might find it tough to find their sense of community during a government-mandated lockdown, people of faith are finding ways to innovate and stay connected. Strasbourg Alliance Church is one such community. Located in Strasbourg, a town 90 kilometres northwest of Regina with […]
Rebecca Garner though she would walk on stage for her college graduation in April, but with COVID-19 cancelling events world-wide, she never expected having a grad ceremony on her WestJet flight home at 40,000 feet instead. “It just meant a lot to us and that […]
