As reading week arrives at the University of Regina (U of R) and midterm season slows, stress and anxiety about school remain prevalent for two students on campus. Czarina Pagador, a second-year politics and international studies student, feels the heavy weight of midterms. Over the […]
University of Regina (U of R) professor Kerri Finlay says she is looking forward to sharing her research into water quality for livestock to farmers at this year’s Canadian Western Agribition (CWA). “It’s always really good to be able to get out and actually […]
A community-funded monument to memorialize Polish war veterans has caught the attention of donors who want to honor all of those displaced by war. “I’m not Polish, but the monument, for me, is about humanity,” said Helen Molloy, one of the donors. […]
Regina families got away with no tricks, only treats this Halloween, according to Regina Police Services. There have been no reports of any tampered treats, unlike families across Canada who haven’t been so lucky. In the past three days, there have been several reports from […]
The onset of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has fostered new concerns among residents in assisted living facilities and care homes — how to safely vote. Senior residents who overcame months of isolation and limited outside contact have, as high-risk voters, also had […]
Elementary and high school students throughout Saskatchewan had the opportunity to experience the ins and outs of provincial election day when they cast their votes on Oct. 26 with the help of the program “Student Vote Saskatchewan.” Dan Allan, director of content for the program said only 16 per cent of young voters are […]
This Saskatchewan election, people aged 19-35 make up the biggest voting bloc according to Global News. This means that young voters have the chance to dramatically affect results at the polls. Mira Cappello, a third-year education student at the University of Regina, voted in her […]
With provincial and municipal election campaigns underway, Canadians are being encouraged to vote. Anas Saba can’t vote. Saba is a permanent resident of Canada who is currently working as a production planner in Moose Jaw. He was previously a civil engineer in Oman. He and […]
By Olivia Lawrence For small business owner Brian Rutten, a proposed tax rate reduction has potential benefits for his 20-year-old neighbourhood restaurant and bar in Carlyle. “Right now we are able to pay our staff and cover monthly expenses,” said Rutten, co-owner of The Office […]
As Lorie Matthewson sipped from her tea, she reminisced on the memory of her daughter Emily. “Emily was quite vivacious and was often doing silly things and making us laugh a lot,” said Matthewson. “She was friendly, easy-going and had a very big heart that […]
The COVID Alert app was launched in Saskatchewan on Sept. 18 and has since provided a large sense of relief to some people in Regina and Saskatoon. The app notifies its users when they are in proximity to one another via Bluetooth technology. It […]
Growing up as an Indigenous woman in an environment where her parents were shamed for their heritage, Jennifer Dubois, the owner of Miyosiwin Salon, said it is her job to forge the path to reconciliation and create a positive example of her culture. Miyosiwin, meaning “beauty” in Cree, sits at 1751 Broad St. in downtown Regina and provides a unique spa experience to Indigenous and non-Indigenous clients who can find a place of […]
Many people know Everyday Kitchen for its sourdough doughnuts, but for Lulu’s Lodge, the coffee bar is known for its charity work. Everyday Kitchen, located south of Value Village on Hamilton Street, started supporting local charities in March after seeing the fear and uncertainty COVID-19 […]
Orange Shirt Day is happening on September 30 and Indigenous students and educators alike are taking part in the event. The event was started in 2013 as a way to raise awareness about Indian residential schools in Canada. Mick Favel is an Indigenous student studying […]
