The Manitou Beach drive-in, a community staple, most likely won’t be running this summer. Every summer for the last 65 years, the line for the drive-in begins two hours before the film even begins, with cars lined all the way to the highway. As the […]
Six years after new track, kart club still well-kept secret
Dave Oryschak says that in eight years of go-karting at South Sask. Kart Club, he has never seen anyone seriously injured. “I’d say if you looked at the statistics injury-wise, I would be very safe to say it’s much safer than even hockey or soccer, […]
Community advocate Barnes accepts Global Citizen Award
Roaring applause echoed through the gala as Gord Barnes accepted the Lifetime Achievement Global Citizen Award last weekend. “It is an incredible honour,” said Barnes, with his award sitting on a nearby table. “The sense of solidarity throughout the entire evening was wonderful.” The awards […]
Women’s healthcare is moving backwards, advocates say
Despite Planned Parenthood Regina’s reopening, experts say women’s healthcare in Saskatchewan is moving backwards. Although the re-opening is a relief to many, local advocates argue the clinic should not have closed in the first place. Minorities in particular need spaces like Planned Parenthood, said Natasha […]
Dance Performance Takes Bloom
In partnership with dancer/choreographer Kathryn Ricketts, the Youth Ballet of Saskatchewan Company dancers are putting on shows Dec. 7 – 9, which will incorporate human relationships to the earth, nature and belonging. The show at The Docks at the Local Market consists of three dances, […]
Lease negotiations delayed Planned Parenthood move to new location
Planned Parenthood Regina was forced to close its doors in April, leaving patients and staff in shambles going months without access to the clinic. “We were leaving a gap, and we know that,” said executive director Risa Payant. “Especially for folks who don’t have a […]
Assisted living program sparks joy in the senior community
Ripples of laughter echo from the hall of Carrington Court as senior residents of Milestone enjoy a game of bingo, thanks to the Assisted Living Program. The 30-year-old program’s goal is to promote independent living and create a sense of community for the seniors of […]
Themed Corn Maze Aims to Educate
Although Lumsden’s Happy Hollow Corn Maze itself is lively and full of life with children and parents running around, the stalks themselves are dull and limping. The drought that affected the Lumsden area, as well as the majority of Saskatchewan this summer affected Happy Hollow’s […]