“On Feb. 24, 2022, my parents called me and said that the war had begun,” said Anastasiia Chernencko, the Ukrainian newcomer in Regina, Canada. The war forced Chernencko to leave her homeland and she arrived in Canada three days ago. The number of newly arrived […]
Duel in the district: commercial zoning conflict stalls Kennedy development
There’s a new hitch in Dan Cole’s plan to transform Kennedy, Sask. and area into a historic tourist attraction resembling a time before technology. Cole is hoping to build a campground for families looking to learn the old way of life, a venture that requires […]
Construction Starts on Regina Humane Society’s New Animal Community Centre
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 […]
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 […]
Owlet rescued in Regina park
One of two owlets has survived after an accidental tumble out of their nest. An owlet who had tipped out of a tree has been relocated with its mother, according to an article published by CTV Regina. A volunteer with Salthaven West created a new, […]
‘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, […]
Getting away Scott-free
In the days following Premier Scott Moe’s pick-up truck being impounded, controversy has sparked on the internet over whether the premier deserves the amount of public scrutiny he’s receiving. Arguments are taking place on the internet; questioning Moe and the overarching problem of drunk driving […]
