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Help Bring the 2023 IIHF World Juniors to Saskatchewan!

Apr 8, 2022 | 10:25am

Green is the color in Saskatchewan – this time to support the 2023 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship. The #BringitHomeSK campaign is being launched by Tourism Regina – with green as the color. Leaders and members of communities across the province are being encouraged to wear green – and to light buildings around the province […]

Back-up power generators top of mind for many in Saskatchewan

Apr 7, 2022 | 9:53pm

With over 4000 SaskPower clients left without access to power in southwestern Saskatchewan in the last 48 hours – the topic of  generators is being discussed at many supper tables and on coffee row. Vance Shordee is the CEO of Shordee Generators – and he says with recent weather events leaving SaskPower scrambling to reconnect […]

Power restored to majority of customers in Maple Creek and surrounding area

Apr 7, 2022 | 9:45pm

After a severe spring weather event compromised a large swath of the power grid in south western Saskatchewan – SaskPower has been able to reconnect the majority of customers. Close to 4000 customers were left without power in multiple communities Wednesday thru to Thursday of this week. The power company was faced with the task […]

SaskPower scrambling to fix downed lines in South West Saskatchewan communities

Apr 6, 2022 | 12:47pm

A severe storm event continues to leave more than 3000 SaskPower customers in the dark. SaskPower has been working round the clock to fix an unprecedented number of power lines after the lines were downed during a storm that impacted the southwest corner of the province. 3400 customers are still without power in the Maple […]

Metis Lawyer Kaitlyn Harvey announces run for leadership of the NDP

Apr 5, 2022 | 11:07am

A new candidate has emerged in the race for leadership of the provincial NDP – and she believes change in Saskatchewan is going to start with her. Kaitlyn Harvey announced her run for leadership via twitter and her website. Born and raised in Prince Albert her focus is on justice  for young and vulnerable people. […]

Microchip Shortage Pauses SaskPower’s Plans

Apr 4, 2022 | 1:25pm

SaskPower customer’s hopeful to receive new smart power meters this spring are going to be disappointed. Initial plans to bring new meters to rural and farming customers have hit a snag as the power company says it is unable to acquire the meters due to a supply chain issue a lack of microchips. SaskPower spokesperson […]

Canadian Soccer Team Books Trip to World Cup

Mar 27, 2022 | 5:26pm

Its been a long time in the making. The latest step in the process of becoming a serious power in “the beautiful game”, is a berth in the World Cup. Before a packed and cold BMO Stadium in Toronto, the Canadian side scored early, cruising to a 4-0 victory over Jamaica. The win guarantees Canada […]

Ease of travel restrictions a change welcome by YQR Airport Authority CEO

Mar 17, 2022 | 2:43pm

The federal government is easing travel restrictions for Canadians looking to go abroad for holidays. the change is one that is being welcomed by the Regina airport authority. Airport CEO James Bogusz says the change is great for the airport – but also the city. “This is a great day, not just for the airport, […]

Survey by REAL laying out path for Brandt Centre 2.0

Mar 15, 2022 | 3:27pm

The Regina Exhibition Association Limited  released the results of a continued public survey, as they try and plot out the future of  the Brandt Centre. REAL CEO and president Tim Reid says the survey gave the current iteration of the centre a 3 out of 5 rating. This is something Reid says is notable considering […]

Inflation is driving up the need at Regina’s Foodbank.

Mar 14, 2022 | 4:22pm

Food costs are on the rise and the increase is beginning to take it’s toll on families.  The Regina Foodbank had seen a dramatic increase two years ago at the rise of the pandemic. This increase has continued to grow – and now with rising costs, the situation is only getting worse. Vice president of […]

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