The NDP released a statement Friday that said due to Premier Scott Moe’s “weak leadership,” almost 500 jobs were lost at Evraz. “Well, we learned this week that the Premier didn’t even try, and now hundreds of Regina families are facing a bleak Christmas,” NDP […]
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Saskatchewan housing market home to great sales despite Covid-19 challenges
While early predictions for Saskatchewan saw a weak 2020 housing market, Saskatchewan’s housing sales continue to defy expectations. The province’s real estate market has outperformed last year, having sales go up 54 per cent from last November. Increased Covid-19 restrictions have not kept people from […]
Mourning in times of COVID-19
“It’s time to come home.” I waited for those words from my sister for days. Actually, for years, since the doctors first diagnosed my father with dementia in 2015. When my sister called me from Germany on March 20, I was in the middle of […]
Rebelling against COVID-19
Like many businesses across the world, Rebellion Brewing Co. in Regina has been impacted by the COVID-19 virus. “Were just like every other local business right now,” said Rebellion president Mark Heise. We’re all trying to get through this together.” Rebellion specializes in making […]
Rise in sex toy sales make for satisfactory self-isolation
Amid the Government of Saskatchewan’s update of the Public Health Act, asking businesses to close their doors to help flatten curve, one industry that continues to thrive are the erotic adult store businesses set in Regina. Lisa Phillipson, the operations manager of the Saskatchewan-based Industrial […]
How University of Regina student/parents are handling COVID-19
Parents who are also students at the University of Regina (U of R) are dealing with unique situations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Classes have been suspended at the U of R since March 14. “It was a big surprise,” said Kristin Horse, U of […]
Faith and social distancing: how religious communities adapt in a pandemic
While some might find it tough to find their sense of community during a government-mandated lockdown, people of faith are finding ways to innovate and stay connected. Strasbourg Alliance Church is one such community. Located in Strasbourg, a town 90 kilometres northwest of Regina with […]
Graduation ceremony for college seniors up in the air – literally
Rebecca Garner though she would walk on stage for her college graduation in April, but with COVID-19 cancelling events world-wide, she never expected having a grad ceremony on her WestJet flight home at 40,000 feet instead. “It just meant a lot to us and that […]
Unprecedented move by hockey team in eastern Saskatchewan who forfeits playoff series due to player safety
An unprecedented move by a Saskatchewan senior hockey team to forfeit a playoff series after the safety of their players came into question. The Theodore Buffalos senior hockey team forfeited the fourth and deciding game of their Triangle Hockey League (THL) playoff series against the […]
New indoor amusement park soars high above the rest
A new indoor amusement park has just recently opened its doors in Regina. SkyPark is a family friendly indoor amusement park for people of all ages. Activities include a rope course and rock climbing wall, mini-golf, a soft play area, and go-karts. The brand new […]
