Reginans showed up-virtually- for the Regina YWCA’s Coldest Night of the Year, raising a record amount of money. The 6th annual event had a goal of $25,000. The event’s participants more than doubled that, raising $58,000. CEO of YWCA Regina Melissa Coomber-Bendsten says the support was overwhelming. “It’s absolutely inspiring, and I think it really […]
The Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation is helping “Share the Love” with sick kids this Valentine’s Day. People have the opportunity to sign a Valentine’s Day card for a child in hospital. Saskatchewan Blue Cross is going to donate $10 for every card signed and sent, up to $10,000. Vice-President of Communications, Lynn Redl-Huntington, says […]
It’s something a lot of seven-year-old boys wouldn’t even think of doing for their birthday, but one Regina boy had a rather unique idea. Layton Louttit told his family that he would like to go to a grocery store and buy some groceries that he could take to the Community Fridge–a place on Dewdney Avenue […]
A Regina nurse has turned her dream of helping the less fortunate into a reality. Danielle Froh has successfully launched the “community fridge”, a method of providing people in need with perishable food items. Froh says she decided to build the fridge because she saw the need firsthand. “Working as a Registered Nurse in Emergency […]
A group of local businesses decided to come together to create 100 ‘Blessing Bags’ to benefit two schools in Emerald Park. Michelle Strawford, owner of Bella Chic, says even though local businesses have been hit hard by the pandemic, they wanted to help the community. “It started out with a wish to help that person […]
Someone who is no stranger to 620 CKRM is now the Canadian Red Cross’ vice-president for Saskatchewan. After spending several years with the organization in a variety of capacities, Luc Mullinder is taking over the role. Mullinder says his day doesn’t really change with this promotion as his plate will still be full. “My role […]
The show is too important not to go on. That is what organizers behind Telemiracle 45 are saying as they start looking for Saskatchewan entertainers to take part in the annual 20-hour telethon. Chair Grant Angstadt says anyone wanting to audition should go to their website to choose an audition time with the deadline for […]
A Christmas tradition across Canada won’t be happening this year. CP Rail is announcing its popular “Holiday Train” won’t be running due to COVID-19. While the train won’t be stopping in many communities, it doesn’t mean the initiative will stop as food banks will still be a beneficiary with CP making donations to food banks […]
Sunday is the last day you can buy a “Smile Cookie” at a Tim Horton’s location in Regina and area. This year, United Way Regina, Family Services Regina and the Regina branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association are the beneficiaries of the promotion that sees the cookie being sold for $1 each. Going into […]
Tim Horton’s Smile Cookies are back this week. All locations in Regina and Emerald Park will be donating proceeds to United Way Regina. United Way Regina Director of Engagement Amanda Lanoway says they’re thrilled Tim Horton’s chose them to be apart of the Smile Cookie campaign. “I think it’s probably a bucket list item for […]
