The next phase of construction on Lewvan Drive is underway. The construction will see crews working in the northbound lanes between 13th Avenue and 11th Avenue to complete concrete work and replace the medians. This phase will include intersection improvements at Lewvan Drive and Saskatchewan Drive. “There will be no access on or off Saskatchewan […]
Regina Public Schools announced they are increasing and expanding their lunchtime supervision fees. The division will be increasing lunch fees by 10 per cent come September. Fees for kindergarten students will rise to $55 per student from $50; for elementary students, fees will increase to $110 from $100; and for high school will be $55 […]
A 13-year-old girl has been charged with uttering threats at a school in the 2400 block of Retallack Street. A school resource officer was contacted by the school Friday morning after school administration told officers they had learned of threats made by a student towards the school. As a precaution, the school was put into […]
A pair of weekend events has the City of Regina pausing construction on Lewvan Drive. The City announced that they are pausing construction on the project so residents can attend the Cathedral Arts Festival Street Fair and the Saskatchewan Roughriders preseason game on Saturday. The arts festival is set to take place on 13th Avenue […]
Regina’s city council has voted to approve a plan to see annual reports published on toxic spills and leaks in the city. The unanimous approval means that the city will continue the “status quo.” That will mean the reports are disclosed publicly, with a report also being submitted to the executive committee before being published […]
Regina city council approved Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL) to take on more debt. Council’s approval will allow REAL to access another $3.4 million in debt, which will not push the organization over its $21 million debt ceiling. Also, apart from the approval, the city administration will develop a long-term sustainability plan for REAL for […]
A Regina engineering student will head to Vancouver this summer to represent the Land of the Living Skies at the 2023 Miss Universe Pageant. Daryna Prysiazhniuk, currently taking environmental engineering at the University of Regina, will represent the province. “I am extremely excited. It feels a little surreal still, but it’s a great opportunity,” she […]
The fourth annual Hearts in the Park event was held in Victoria Park, raising awareness of the effects of violence in communities. Rod McKendrick, a retired interpersonal violence specialist, said having an event that raises awareness highlights what is being done and what needs to be done. “It’s important because it really shows that there […]
Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL) was in the spotlight of Regina’s executive committee meeting. A report before the committee said that REAL would owe $6.9 million by September and won’t be able to make its “obligated payments” without taking on more debt or getting a cash injection. Over nearly five hours, councillors questioned REAL’s current […]
A report before Regina’s Executive Committee says that Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL) needs a cash injection to make its “obligated payments.” According to the report, REAL has faced significant challenges in having sufficient cash flow to meet its operating and capital needs. This summer, it will need an injection of funds to meet its […]
