Wednesday is Christmas Day, and SaskTel is expecting to handle a lot of calls, texts and other data usage. The phone company’s Tim Jones has some tips for those reaching out to touch someone. “The first thing you want to do is make sure your cell phone is fully charged because one thing you don’t […]
For some, it’s a magical time of year with the sparkling lights and the spirit of goodwill, but not for everyone. The holiday season, whether it’s Christmas or Hanukkah or any other celebration, may only amplify the feelings of loneliness and depression for some people. Michelle Buglas, a manager with the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s Mental […]
The Canadian Tire on north Albert Street is stepping up to fill a void created by a fire at the Rochdale Boulevard Walmart last week. That store still hasn’t re-opened meaning one location for the annual Salvation Army Christmas kettle campaign was unavailable meaning a potential loss of some funds. Canadian Tire says they will […]
The CEO of Credit Canada has some helpful hints to keep Christmas financially friendly. Laurie Campbell suggests creating a realistic budget that includes parties and food purchases and leaving credit cards at home while shopping for gifts. Campbell says don’t be afraid to speak openly with family and friends about spending limits and make sure […]
It’s now crunch time to get Christmas presents in the mail. Canada Post says this time of year there is typically a 30 to 35 percent increase in the amount of mail being delivered, with that going up more this year with Black Friday and Cyber Monday being so close to the holidays this year. […]
Reginans who take their Christmas tree in to get recycled are being told that there is one central spot for that to happen this year. Instead of going to one of three depots that had been set up for the past few years or the landfill, people are encouraged to take their tree starting December 27 […]
Whether you’re staying home or going away for the holiday season, CAA Saskatchewan wants residents to remember some safety tips. The organization says if you are at home, you should remember to keep all Christmas trees away from heat sources, inspect holiday lights for broken or loose connections and keep the packaging of high-priced items […]
Regina’s City Hall is back in the Christmas spirit. The 19th annual Light the Lights event drew many to downtown Tuesday night. Before the main event, many took part in the free wagon rides while also enjoying entertainment from the Carlo Petrovitch Trio, Douglas Park and Jack Mackenzie elementary school choirs, Christmas carol duo […]
Santa made a stop in Regina Tuesday morning to speak with kids with disabilities. SaskTel held its 31st annual Santa Face to Face event at the Ramada. This event brings kids with various disabilities from schools in the Queen City together for some one on one time with Santa’s elves to sing Christmas carols and […]
It’s expected north Albert Street will be lined with Reginans looking to get a glimpse of Santa Claus on Sunday afternoon. The annual Santa Claus Parade gets underway at noon. This year’s parade will start at Albert and 2nd Avenue North at the Wheaton Kia lot and make its way north up Albert Street to […]
