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COVID-19 cases count found at three Regina schools

Jan 22, 2021 | 12:27pm

The Saskatchewan Health Authority has confirmed  positive cases of COVID-19 at Regina schools. The cases were found at Rosemont School, Kitchener Community School and Scott Collegiate. All close contacts have been notified and informed about self-isolation. The affected classroom at Rosemont will be taking part in remote learning until Feb. 3, while Kitchener students impacted […]

Man facing weapons charges after investigation by Regina Police

Jan 22, 2021 | 11:28am

A Regina man is facing several firearms-related charges after a recent investigation by Regina Police. As the result of investigation, police learned of a possible instance of a restricted weapon. Further investigation led to officers obtaining a search warrant for a residence on the 700 block of Montague Street, in the city’s North Central. The […]

Premier marks fifth anniversary of La Loche tragedy

Jan 22, 2021 | 10:44am

On what marks five years since the La Loche shooting, Premier Scott Moe released a statement commemorating the lives that were lost and the healing that he says is ongoing. In the statement, he says everyone in the community has felt the impact of the tragedy, and the rest of the province has shared in […]

Regina and District Chamber of Commerce “shocked” by Executive Committee decision on fossil fuel company advertising

Jan 22, 2021 | 6:44am

Fossil fuels are still an important part of the economy according to Regina and District Chamber of Commerce CEO John Hopkins. The claim comes after Regina’s Executive Committee approved an amendment that would prohibit fossil fuel companies from advertising with the city. Hopkins says the energy sector is a top three industry for Saskatchewan’s economy. “When […]

Gov. General Julie Payette resigns over Rideau Hall workplace controversy

Jan 21, 2021 | 3:33pm

OTTAWA – Gov. Gen. Julie Payette is resigning. The news comes as the results of an investigation into allegations of a toxic workplace environment at Rideau Hall are expected to be released. The Privy Council Office revealed last year that Quintet Consulting Corp. had been hired to conduct a third-party investigation into allegations of workplace […]

Nearly 200 local businesses benefitting from Regina Economic Recovery Grant program

Jan 21, 2021 | 3:33pm

Multiple Regina businesses have turned to the city’s economic recovery grant program for support in response to COVID-19 – 185 local businesses to be exact. $688,000 has been provided to Regina businesses since the program’s start in August 2020. Phase two has already supported an additional 44 local businesses; 10 applicants so far have received […]

Regina Police looking for suspects in theft-from-vehicle incident

Jan 21, 2021 | 3:16pm

Regina Police are asking for the public’s assistance in solving a Theft-From-Auto case in which expensive hairstyling equipment was taken. On Wednesday, just after 7:00 am, police received a report of theft from a Regina resident who said her locked vehicle had been broken into. A black duffle bag and another black case were stolen […]

Latest COVID-19 numbers show record number of deaths, recoveries in Saskatchewan

Jan 21, 2021 | 2:05pm

It’s a grim day in Saskatchewan as 13 more residents have died from COVID-19, bringing the total death toll to 239. One of the deaths was in the 60-69 age group from Saskatoon, three deaths were in the 70-79 age group from the Far North Central, North Central, and Saskatoon zones, and 9 deaths were […]

Weyburn mayor speaks on hospital closing to non-COVID patients

Jan 21, 2021 | 2:02pm

Services are being limited at the Weyburn General Hospital for non-COVID-19 patients following a decision from the Saskatchewan Health Authority on Wednesday to solely care for COVID-19 patients in inpatient wards. Weyburn Mayor Marcel Roy understands the news may be difficult for some residents in the city and surrounding area, but he said people are […]

Mayor Masters weighs in on potential ban of fossil fuel advertising

Jan 21, 2021 | 1:41pm

The decision by Regina’s Executive Committee to possibly ban fossil fuel companies from advertising with the city has already drawn a lot of backlash. The motion that passed 7-4 would see fossil fuel companies put into a list of banned advertisements along with tobacco, cannabis, pornography, and firearms companies. Mayor Sandra Masters, who voted against […]

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