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November started warm and dry, ended cold and snowy

November started warm and dry, ended cold and snowy

Dec 4, 2024 | 6:34pm
The weather in November was a tale of two different climates. While temperatures for most weather stations in the province were at or close to their monthly average, except for Key Lake and La Ronge where they were two degrees warmer than normal, they should be taken with a grain of salt, says Environment Canada […]
Cops and Kids go shopping at Cornwall Centre

Cops and Kids go shopping at Cornwall Centre

Dec 4, 2024 | 3:49pm
A selected number of kids from the community joined members of the Regina Police Service for a Christmas shopping spree at Cornwall Centre Wednesday. The event was Cops and Kids, an initiative that is a partnership between Regina Police Service, Cornwall Centre, and TRIP — The Regina Intersectoral Partnership.  20 children were paired up with […]
New mayor and city council hold first executive committee meeting

New mayor and city council hold first executive committee meeting

Dec 4, 2024 | 3:44pm
The first executive committee meeting for the new term got underway on Wednesday, with Mayor Chad Bachynski and the 10 councillors at City Hall. The mayor and the majority of councillors who are new had a few weeks to prepare for their new positions. Bachynski has felt “really good [and] optimistic [so far]. He added, “It’s […]
Avoid a polar swim this winter

Avoid a polar swim this winter

Dec 4, 2024 | 3:38pm
REGINA — With colder temperatures arriving and ice beginning to form on waterbodies across the province, the Water Security Agency (WSA) is reminding the public about ice safety. Ice does not freeze at a uniform thickness and its strength can vary considerably from one area to another. The date that ice becomes safe at a particular […]
Indigenous Veterans Memorial Coming to Regina’s Victoria Park

Indigenous Veterans Memorial Coming to Regina’s Victoria Park

Dec 4, 2024 | 12:36pm
Regina is set to honor Saskatchewan Indigenous veterans with a new monument in Victoria Park. The project, led by the Regina Indigenous Veterans Monument Committee, will recognize the often-overlooked contributions of Indigenous soldiers to Canada’s military campaigns. Maj (Ret) Brad Hrycyna, a committee spokesperson, said the memorial aims to highlight veterans’ sacrifices and their leadership […]
Government intent on keeping federal carbon tax off home heating

Government intent on keeping federal carbon tax off home heating

Dec 3, 2024 | 4:57pm
REGINA – An Act meant to fulfill the government’s commitment in the recent provincial election to extend the carbon tax exemption on home heating was introduced in the Saskatchewan Legislature Tuesday. Minister Responsible for SaskEnergy Jeremy Harrison introduced The SaskEnergy (Carbon Tax Fairness for Families) Amendment Act, 2024. In response to the federal government’s decision […]
Takeaways from Vol. 2 of the 2024 provincial auditor’s report

Takeaways from Vol. 2 of the 2024 provincial auditor’s report

Dec 3, 2024 | 2:55pm
REGINA – The Provincial Auditor of Saskatchewan has issued her 2024 Report, Volume 2, which has been tabled in the Legislative Assembly. The full report from Provincial Auditor Tara Clemett has annual integrated audits of 175 different agencies, including integrated audits of 17 ministries, 33 Crown corporations and agencies, seven pension and employee benefit plans, […]
Regina police seeking information on early morning shooting

Regina police seeking information on early morning shooting

Dec 3, 2024 | 10:56am
Police in Regina are seeking information about a shooting that occurred early this morning.  Around 5:30 a.m. today, officers responded to the 1400 block of Argyle Street and found a woman with apparent gunshot wounds. First responders provided care, and EMS transported the woman to the hospital with critical injuries. The investigation continues. Police urge […]
Reaction to LED Volume Wall leaving Saskatchewan

Reaction to LED Volume Wall leaving Saskatchewan

Dec 3, 2024 | 8:44am
Questions have abounded after news late last week that the new LED Volume Wall at the John Hopkins Soundstage will soon be leaving Regina. The LED wall itself is a private investment on the part of Volume Global to the tune of $12.5 million. They brought the wall to the soundstage in partnership with Saskatchewan-based […]
Melfort doctor receives suspension after admitting to 4 charges

Melfort doctor receives suspension after admitting to 4 charges

Dec 3, 2024 | 8:39am
MELFORT – A four-month suspension was handed down to Dr. Robert Steffen of Melfort by the Council of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan on Nov. 28.   The CPSS held a discipline hearing charges of unprofessional conduct, improper prescribing and dishonesty. The charges were admitted to by Dr. Steffen, according to information provided by the […]

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