Julie Thompson packs her skateboard and pink helmet into her car and heads to the Heritage Skatepark every Sunday. Between 1-5 p.m. is a skate session for femmes and queer folk. “These spaces are very important for marginalized communities,” said Thompson. “It can be hard […]
Antique market growing to attract young thrifters
Eating cookies and Timbits in the middle of the YQR Vintique Market, a few vendors and customers were laughing while sharing stories of their vintage finds. The market is located in Regina’s Warehouse District, just east of Value Village. Ada Bennett, one of the vendors, […]
Podcaster restoring lost Saulteaux Language
Sharing her knowledge of Saulteaux language was a challenge Natalie Langan knew she had to face. Now she’s being acknowledged as an official language keeper. Langan is a learner, teacher and keeper of Saulteaux. She shares her knowledge not only in classrooms but globally on […]
‘It extended beyond myself’: High school student advocates for improved bus services
A group of Regina high school students got together “in song” to demand better access to public transit. On Dec. 3, the Better Bus Youth (BBY) held an event called “Tunes for Transit.” The event was focused on making transit more accessible for youth 18 […]
Karaoke at O’Hanlon’s is ‘Awesome’
Karaoke might not be your plans for a Monday night, but for a group of regulars it’s their favourite night of the week because they get to hang out with local karaoke legend Zubazz Awesome Read. O’Hanlon’s Irish Pub, located in downtown Regina, is home […]
Milestone ‘feels like a home’ to new and established residents alike
It’s a quiet Monday morning on the Main Street of Milestone. But it’s not long until cars pull up to the auto-body shop and the Harvard Western Insurance. The doors at the newly renovated Co-op grocery store are also open and ready for customers. Community […]
Diverse group gathers to set up teepees in Glen Anaquod’s honour
Because non-Indigenous people were encouraged to join the Glen Anaquod Memorial Tipi Raising Competition, Aziz Mian was able to learn about traditional knowledge in a safe and fun environment. “I’ve learned a lot about their history and it’s really interesting to learn new things about […]