A women’s organization is asking Regina’s tourism agency for another rebrand after the city used slogans criticized for having sexual overtones. Experience Regina, the agency responsible for tourism in Saskatchewan’s capital, apologized on the weekend and removed the phrases online that seemed to make light of the city’s name rhyming with vagina. The RaiseHER Community […]
A Saskatchewan farm leader sees a positive development with CP Rails takeover of the Kansas city Southern railway. CP rail’s 31 billion dollar deal will create the only single-line rail network linking Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Canadian Federation of Agriculture vice president Todd Lewis says the deal will support increased farm trade with Mexico. […]
Tim Reid – President and CEO of Experience Regina – has issued an apology for using a slogan which some say is “steeped in toxic masculinity” and “Misogynistic”. In a social media post scheduled to coincide with the launch of the new branding for what was previously known as “Tourism Regina,” the official experience Regina […]
The Minister of Natural Resources Canada says Saskatchewan is in a good position as the world transitions to Net Zero emissions by 2050. Jonathan Wilkinson says Saskatchewan is already a world leader in uranium and potash and now there is an increased need for these resources. Wilkinson adds the agriculture sector will be important in […]
SARM president Ray Orb says record provincial revenue sharing funds will be put to good use. Premier Scott Moe says rural municipalities will receive a record 298 million dollars in revenue sharing, up 13 percent or 36 million dollars from the previous year. Orb says rural municipalities are pleased with an increase, saying RM’s are […]
Saskatchewan born and raised Chef Dale Mackay can be seen on the Emmy nominated Bravo Series Top Chef in it’s 20th season. This season marks the first time in the show’s history that winners are featured in an international contest. Mackay said bringing his culinary works back to the world stage for Top Chef was […]
The 15th annual Municipal Awards have been announced to highlight the transformation in Municipalities in Saskatchewan. First place goes to the village of Riverhurst, for restoring a local wetland to provide environmental and economic benefits to the community. Second Place goes to the town of Churchbridge for developing a community campground. Another second place award […]
The Easter Seals Drop Zone is is set to return August 26th to the side of Hill Tower II in Regina. The big event raises money for Easter Seals – an organization that helps support individuals experiencing disability in Saskatchewan. Every year the fundraiser helps send kids to Camp Easter Seals – the only fully […]
Premier Scott Moe has announced record revenue sharing with Saskatchewan’s 296 rural municipalities. Moe told SARM delegates in Saskatoon almost 298 million dollars will be shared with rural municipalities this year, up 13 percent from the previous year. He says it is a jump of 36 million dollars from the previous year. Premier Moe adds […]
APAS has announced a livestock summit to be held in Saskatoon on April 5th. The summit will bring together farmers, academics and industry to help outline solutions to issues around livestock producers, including cattle, bison and sheep. APAS president Ian Boxall says producers have struggled in recent years with the impact of drought, rising […]
