After over 40 days of tents being set up in front of City Hall, Regina’s city council is set to hold a special council meeting about the encampment. The special meeting will be held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. with council set to provide “direction regarding how to address the encampment in the short-term,” given the […]
The Regina Board of Police Commissioners has selected Deputy Chief Dean Rae as the interim Chief of Police. Deputy Chief Rae will take on the role in an acting capacity starting on August 1. Rae has served for over 30 years with the Regina Police Service and has been Deputy Chief since 2014. An independent […]
The revitalization work on the F.W. Hill Mall, also known as the Scarth Street Mall, is underway. So far, the City of Regina has finished public engagement on preliminary design and vehicle access, with a report set to be brought to council with a recommendation sometime in the fall. There are currently two main options […]
After 33 days, the tent encampment in front of City Hall has seen its first death. According to the Regina Police Service, one woman died from an apparent drug overdose Wednesday morning. Mayor Sandra Masters issued her condolences to the family and loved ones of the individual who tragically lost her life. “Every decision we […]
The Regina Police Service says that one person has died from a suspected overdose at the City Hall tent encampment this morning. Shortly before 5:45 a.m., police were called to a report of an overdose. When police arrived, EMS was on the scene with a deceased adult female. Police said they are working with the […]
A month after the first tent was set up in front of the courtyard at City Hall, the encampment has continued to grow. The City of Regina said that the as of July 17, there are 83 tents in the courtyard, with 45 and 60 individuals estimated to be living at the encampment. Regina Fire […]
It has been two weeks since the City of Regina launched its shared e-scooter program. While the program has seen plenty of residents enjoy the scooters, it has come with challenges. Some residents have complained about scooters being “abandoned” by users. Mayor Sandra Masters said that everything has worked as it is supposed to so […]
The City of Regina has moved closer to allowing people to drink alcohol in a limited number of city parks. Regina’s executive committee approved city administration’s recommendations that the city allow the drinking of alcohol in 12 city parks. Central Park Grassick Park Hopson Park Horizon Station Park Kiwanis Park Lakewood Park Les Sherman Park QE […]
The City of Regina has announced three new temporary water stations will available this summer in Regina parks to help people and their pets cool off. The water stations feature self-closing faucets set at different heights and ground-level catch basins for dogs. The City launched the first station in Victoria Park, with Buffalo Narrows Park […]
Regina residents are noticing abandoned e-scooters throughout the city. The City of Regina says that if you see an abandoned or improperly parked e-scooter, report the occurrence directly to the e-scooter vendor. “As part of permit requirements, vendors are responsible for the collection of abandoned e-scooters in our city,” the city said. Issues or concerns should be […]
