The group Turkey Farmers of Saskatchewan, is not expecting any shortages of birds for consumers this Christmas season. Turkey farmers co-administrator Cinthya Wiersma says some retailers may find it more challenging to get turkey supplies due to transport issues but there should be no shortages. She says the province has 11 commercial turkey producers, which […]
Regina Downtown decided to kick off the holiday season last night with their annual tree lighting. The tree lighting wasn’t all that was happening as there was free hot chocolate and cookies, carol singing, a scavenger hunt, snow for the kids to play in, and horse carriage rides, and even Santa and the Grinch made […]
A new survey suggests nearly half of Canadians visited with family or friends over the winter holiday period. The Leger/Association for Canadian Studies poll found 48 per cent of those surveyed visited with people outside their households, compared to 52 per cent who said they did not. Public health officials had pleaded with Canadians to […]
Environment Canada says it’s clear winter-driving weather for those doing travelling Thursday or Friday. Meteorologist Terri Lang says no winter storms are set for the area either Thursday night or Christmas Day for most of Saskatchewan. “Across central and southern Saskatchewan, Christmas Day look like quite a nice day,” Lang said. “Looks like there will […]
Canada Post has moved up deadlines for parcel delivery within Canada in response to unprecedented holiday demand caused by COVID-19 but is still telling Canadians to expect delays. While all deadlines for mail remain unchanged, the local deadline is Friday for Priority, Xpresspost, flat rate box and regular parcel services. The regional deadline is Friday […]
As COVID-19 cases continue seeing an upward trend in Regina, the city’s mayor is asking citizens to limit gatherings to their own household during the holiday season. While Masters admitted it’s good news vaccines are on the way, she urged people to continue their efforts in limiting the spread of the virus. “It will be […]
A letter campaign that is underway at a Regina retirement home is doing exactly what those who work at the home wanted. College Park Residence went to Facebook asking people to write a letter to its residents saying they are thinking of them at this time of year. Many won’t be leaving the home this […]
Through the Christmas Kettle campaign, the Salvation Army is embarking on the challenge of providing food hampers to over 5,000 households and toys to over 3,000 of those households. And it all has to be done while maintaining social distancing measures and mask wearing amid increased need. Salvation Army’s Major Mike Hoeft says this year […]
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the global COVID-19 pandemic “really sucks,” and could jeopardize large gatherings with friends and family over Christmas after a reined-in Thanksgiving. Acknowledging frustrations around partial lockdowns and scrapped Halloween plans in some parts of the country, Trudeau said Tuesday that Canadians need to gird themselves for a “tough winter ahead.” […]
Premier Scott Moe and provincial NDP leader Ryan Meili are both giving us their Christmas messages today. Moe says there is so much to be thankful for in Saskatchewan and that this is a time to celebrate, enjoy the company of family and friends and that this is a time of giving and to say […]
