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Melting snow can lead to flooding – here’s how to avoid it

Mar 14, 2022 | 1:26pm

The sound of dripping water strikes fear in the hearts of homeowners but it is something that can be avoided. Mike Payne with Restorex disaster restoration  Regina shared some essential practices for avoiding a costly repair bill this spring. “We are starting to see calls come in with the temperature changes and snow melting. Typically […]

Man helps bring comfort to refugees fleeing Ukraine

Mar 13, 2022 | 12:49pm

The invasion of Ukraine has taken over the media globally and driven efforts to raise money and garner support for the people of Ukraine. One man from western Canada is currently amidst the conflict. Terence Ballinger is originally from the UK – but has lived in Calgary for the last several years. Until a few […]

University of Saskatchewan Conducts Pothole Study

Mar 11, 2022 | 12:27pm

Potholes are a staple on Saskatchewan roads and other regions where the freeze-thaw cycle between seasons is commonplace. Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Engineering are using the Canadian Light Source as part of their research to see if recycled materials can be used to build durable roads in climates that experience significant […]

Blowing snow closes roads out of Regina

Mar 10, 2022 | 3:19pm

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 […]

Gas prices putting the crunch on Uber drivers

Mar 10, 2022 | 2:40pm

The prices at the pump are dipping into the pockets of  Uber drivers. Stephen Safinuk is a driver with Uber and he says the effects are definitely being felt. “I can’t imagine how this is impacting full time drivers. I’m part time, and this means an extra 2-3 hours a week for me. As gas […]

Rising gas prices could put the city on the hook for 4 million dollars

Mar 9, 2022 | 3:32pm

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 […]

Attempted catalytic converter theft leads to charges for duo

Mar 9, 2022 | 5:45am

Two people in Regina were found by a sergeant on patrol in east Regina on Friday. The duo were under a moving truck with all of the necessary tools for stealing the truck’s catalytic converter. These pieces of machinery are worth anywhere from $50 to $1500 in the aftermarket and have become a commodity – […]

Poverty hitting families as costs rise

Mar 8, 2022 | 1:49pm

One in four Regina kids is currently living in poverty. A fact that is only being exasperated buy the increase in the cost of living. Families are increasingly feeling the pinch of costs on everything from energy, transportation to food and shelter. This impact is being seen locally as the number of cases Regina’s Anti-Poverty […]

Fraud Month puts focus on telephone and online Scams

Mar 7, 2022 | 4:11pm

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 […]

Man killed in weekend collision with train

Mar 7, 2022 | 12:43pm

A 65 year old man was killed in a collision with a train this past weekend. Police responded to a report of a accident between a train and a motor vehicle on March 6th, on highway #9 east of Waldron. The man was traveling with three youths who were also injured – no official report on […]

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