It might be time to hunker down if you were planning on commuting from Regina this evening. Saskatchewan Highway Hotline announcing road closures from Regina to Belle Plaine and from Mortlach to Rush lake due to blowing snow creating zero visibility conditions. The highway between Balgonie and Balcarres is closed as well due to multiple […]
The price at gas pumps is driving up municipal costs and could potentially leave the city of Regina with a 4 million dollar bill. Every year the city budgets for fuel spending, this year fuel expenditures have been driven up by close to 55 percent, and amount that obviously does not fall within the city’s […]
Old man winter continues to hamper travel across parts of Saskatchewan. Blowing snow has created many travel problems. Travel is not recommended on the following highways: 5,7,6,16,39 and portions of the number 1 between Grenfell and Moosomin. Motorists are encouraged to exercise caution on Saskatchewan roadways as conditions are improving, but many roadways are still […]
SCAM, DECEPTION, FRAUD, RACKET The list of names for the things criminals do to try and defraud honest Canadians goes on and on. March is SCAM awareness month, and this years theme is recognize, reject and report. Sgt. Kelly Birting with the Regina Police Service says people can have a huge amount of impact by […]
The first one in the pool, is Regina Lakeview MLA Carla Beck. Beck, flanked by MLA’s Trent Wotherspoon and Nicole Sauer announced her intention to run for the leadership of the Sask NDP. Beck invoked the spirit of Tommy Douglas during her announcement. “We have to give people a reason to hope again. Tommy Douglas […]
As the conflict moves into it’s 7th day Russian forces have renewed focus on a number of civilian targets. Russian forces have taken one of Ukraine’s largest centers – Kherson. Air space over numerous countries have been closed to Russian flights – including the united states and Canada. Sanctions continue to put a stranglehold on […]
Saskatchewan was long one of the only provinces in Canada that held a special distinction on provincial health cards for indigenous people. The letter “R” on provincial health cards was specifically created by the government to distinguish persons claiming indigenous status from those not. After a call to action by Saskatoon MLA and opposition critic […]
It looks like March is going to come in like a lion, as Environment Canada predicts another winter blast for the city. Regina could see as much as 10 cm of snow from Thursday through to Friday this week – something city crews are prepared for. Even though most Regina citizens – undoubtedly are not. […]
The Saskatchewan government announced today that Russian products will be removed from store shelves going forward. The move comes as part of a long list of things the province is doing in order to show support with Ukraine. In a statement issued February 28th, the Saskatchewan party confirmed the move – and encouraged private retailers […]
We are a few months away from finding out who will lead the provincial arm of the NDP. The party announcing today that their leadership conference will take place in June. The rules for trying to grab the top seat are simple. Candidates must be a member in good standing with the Saskatchewan New Democratic […]
