This year’s Minifie Lecture drew an impressive crowd to the University of Regina as guest speaker Jana Pruden, an award winning reporter and feature writer at the Globe and Mail, gave an inspiring and entertaining talk. Pruden was elated to be presented with the opportunity […]
Two men display friendship through theatre
A new play at the Globe Theatre explores the friendship between two university students. The workshop performance, “Wanisiniwin/kweski-pimatisiw” is written and performed by Skyler Anderson and Pete Kytwayhat. The one-of-a-kind show “Wanisiniwin/kweski-pimatisiw” was written by Skyler Anderson, of Peepeekisis and George Gordon First Nation, and […]
Saskatchewan ready to shine at the Juno Awards
While the who’s who of Canada’s music scene will gather in Saskatoon for the 49th Juno Awards, Saskatchewan is hoping to surprise the nation with good music and good beer. Saskatoon first hosted the Juno Awards in 2007, and according to Sarah Berger, director of […]
URSU petitions to leave national body
As the first step toward leaving its national body, the University of Regina Students Union is withholding up to $157,000 it collected from student fees this year. “We’ve been collecting fees for [the Canadian Federation of Students], but we’ve been withholding sending it to them,” […]
Ring Road begins to see expressway lighting installed
A Regina mother is relieved to finally see lights being installed on one of Regina’s busiest roads. Lisa Boehm lost her 17-year-old daughter Katie four years ago in a single car crash on Ring Road between Wascana Parkway and Albert Street South. “It was a […]
Breaking the stigma. Period.
The Champions of Change club is looking to make a difference in the lives of women – and everyone who menstruates – at the University of Regina. “I think it’s really important that women feel safe and included,” said the Champions of Change event coordinator, […]
Sharing stories of life and culture through film
Janine Windolph is an indigenous filmmaker and director from Regina who recently shared a film about her grandmother, her two sons, and a fish. Stories are in Our Bones is a tender and heart-warming film Windolph created to honour Indigenous stories and culture. The camera […]
Chartwells says no to customers using reusable cups at campus store fronts due to COVID-19
By temporarily not allowing customers to use reusable cups at on-campus coffee shops, the University of Regina is trying to prevent a possible future outbreak of the new coronavirus. The new coronavirus, known as COVID-19, has prompted multiple coffee shop franchises around Canada – including […]
Local Trifon’s suffers impaired driving incident
Trifon’s Family Restaurant found itself in a scary situation on March 6, as a car drove through its patio in a confirmed case of impaired driving. “It happened around 12:10 a.m. I believe,” said a witness who wished to remain anonymous. “My manager and I […]
Regina Public Library branches out with gardening programs
Carrie Smith, a library assistant at the Prince of Wales branch of The Regina Public Library and self-described “community garden cheer captain,” is bringing another season of fresh produce and life lessons to her library’s patrons. To get ready for this summer’s garden, which will […]
