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 […]
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U of R parking woes continue to frustrate students
As classes at the University of Regina have started transitioning back to in-person learning, many students are once again facing a frustration that comes with it: parking. “I bought a parking pass at the beginning of January thinking we would be going back at the […]
No COVID-19 sixth wave yet
While not concerned about the sixth wave of COVID-19, Saskatchewan Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab said on Thursday in a media scrum that he is watching the COVID-19 hospitalization numbers closely. “In terms of something that causes the health system to collapse or […]
‘It’s a decolonizing tool’: Winter Count Robe of Sask. history gifted to U of R
Knowledge keeper Wayne Goodwill put over 50 hours into hand painting the Winter Count Robe that was presented to the University of Regina on Thursday. Goodwill, 81, who is from Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation, is one of the last known Winter Count Robe painters in […]
“It’s a sport for life”: Diving into the world of alpine skiing
Zach Wozniak joined the sport of alpine skiing when he was 12. Now at 16, he is a part of the Regina Alpine Race Team (RART) and participates in slalom, giant slalom and super giant slalom races. Photo by Jessica Colby. Before seeing an alpine […]
Learning to laugh alone
Cameron Chomyn sits on the front steps of the Artesian in Regina, Sask. The Artesian is a place Chomyn is often found performing comedy or other theatrical shows. Photo by Mattea Columpsi. THE ROOMMATE THAT NEVER LEFT In order to have perfect 20/20 vision, […]
What can someone do with a film degree in Regina?
Laura Psotka (far left) on the set of a local production. Photo provided by Laura Psotka. Jeremy Davis has spent over a year picking up film work locally. “I really liked storytelling,” said Davis, a camera operator and photographer in Regina. “Honestly, when I was […]
Talking to the dead: Tech students raise ethical concerns of digital legacies
Two Regina tech students are concerned over the ethical implications of virtual life after death. When James Vlahos’ father was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, he wanted a way to immortalize his father’s quirky anecdotes and touching stories. Vlahos, a California local, created Dadbot, a […]
First Nations Health Authority brings awareness to the importance of harm reduction
An Indigenous Harm Reduction colouring book has been put together by FNHA in British Columbia to call Regina residents’ attention to the topic. According to the YWCA’s Facebook page, a few of the themes include Indigenous harm reduction, safer substance use tips, land-based healing, […]
Safer sleep week raises awareness on SIDS
Pearl Jeanine’s daughter was exactly a year old when she died of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). “The day Ava passed, she was in perfect health,” said Jeanine. “She was asleep in her crib, she was normal, and nothing was out of the ordinary.” Jeanine […]
