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 […]
Two months after changing its name it is business as usual at the ta-tawâw Student Centre at the University of Regina’s Research and Innovation Centre (RIC). The centre, formally known as the Aboriginal Student Centre (ASC) asked for the community’s help in finding a new […]
What started as an act of kindness has turned into an opportunity to win the Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup. An annual, national event to showcase the best acts of kindness from youth hockey teams now has a representative from Regina. The peewee B Regina Rebels […]
Applications for day school survivors are open as of August 19, 2019. Day schools opened in the early 1920s, and children who attended were able to go home to their families every day, but the events that happened in the day were harmful for some.
The number of road fatalities has dropped to an all-time low in this province. Just 71 people died in traffic accidents in Saskatchewan in 2019, according to the government, the lowest in recorded history. The previous low was 73 fatalities in 1951. “I want to […]
Businesses within Regina-based shopping centres Northgate, Cornwall and Southland took a hit this January as several stores closed their doors. “It’s unfortunately a lot more complicated than one expects,” said Mitchell Cohen, Chief Operating Officer of Westdale Properties (the company that owns Northgate), “Firstly, retail […]
Standing in the heart of Regina’s Cathedral area is an old church, now known as the Artesian. But this former church now holds another purpose – to share art. “It’s a great place to see entertainment in our community,” said Dana Rempel, the managing director […]
Student borrowing is on the rise in Saskatchewan. Student loans given out by the provincial government surpassed $67.4 million in 2018-19, up from $61.9 million the year before. For the 2019-20 school year, it earmarked even more – $82 million, according to an announcement from […]
Jeff Smith is anxious about his first head coaching job after being hired by the Estevan U18 AAA Bears for its inaugural season. “[I was] shocked,” said Smith. “I threw my hat in to get the experience of the process. The three other coaching jobs […]
After a few months to reflect on the use of an x-ray machine and search program for inmates at the Regina Provincial Correctional Centre, the John Howard Society believes this new method may be best for inmates. “To the extent that it replaces more humiliating […]
By Julia Peterson It was -50 degrees with wind chill when Jackie King, a constable with the La Loche RCMP, got a call from a concerned citizen about a dog and five puppies left outdoors. “We were able to remove the mom and four of […]
