Hardhats, concrete, and construction trailers have revealed that work has begun on the Regina Humane Society’s new 38,000-square-foot multi-use facility. Nearly two years after the initial project announcement, two sources have confirmed that construction on the $20-million facility is in progress. “Our beloved animals deserve […]
Think Pink: Legally Blonde Coming to Conexus Arts Centre Mainstage
After a two-year wait, movie icon Elle Woods is bending and snapping her way to the Conexus Arts Centre in Legally Blonde the Musical. Originally scheduled for March 2020, the show was cancelled during the initial uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. But according to performer […]
Cheated on or Dumped? Provincial Animal Shelters Offer Unique Valentine’s Day Fundraisers
For some, Valentine’s Day is a time of love, but for the Prince Albert SPCA, it’s a day to dunk on an ex. The animal shelter launched a unique fundraiser this February. Donors could pay to have a name of a former partner written on […]
Safe, Affordable and Accessible Daycare a Struggle for some Regina Families
Chantel Feszczyn was three months pregnant with her first son when she put her name on a waiting list for daycare. “At the time it felt too soon to think about daycare,” said Feszczyn, now a mother of three, whose youngest is almost two years […]
Government Grant Money Could Reduce Childcare Costs
For new mom Keatyn Burkholder, childcare in her home community of Lumsden is not an affordable option. Her daughter Marley turned one earlier this month. For full-time infant childcare, the cheapest option in Lumsden is $740 per month. The only registered daycare option in town […]
CUPE Members Attend Question Period to Emphasize Staffing Crisis
Healthcare staffing shortages in Saskatchewan is a persistent problem in need of a permanent solution, according to the provincial nurses’ union. On Dec. 2, union members attended question period at the Legislature to bring attention to job gaps across the province. “The government needs to […]
More Than Meets the Eye at Kronau Museum
Travelling exhibits, art classes for kids and a community library are just a few examples of the unique offerings available at the Kronau Museum. A large sign beside Highway 33 directs visitors toward the museum, located inside a restored church and surrounded by groomed shrubs, […]
‘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 […]
A Tale of Two Campaigns: Same Election, Different Experience
Jared Valdes sighs and rubs his eyes. It has been a challenge to run a federal election campaign during the Covid-19 pandemic. “Am I looking forward to it ending? I am and I’m not,” he says with a laugh. Valdes is the campaign manager for […]