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One man arrested after close to 5,000 grams of drugs seized

Feb 17, 2023 | 2:40pm

The Regina Police Service (RPS) has charged one man after they seized nearly 5,000 grams of drugs. The RPS’s Drug Unit completed an investigation on February 16 concerning illegal drug trafficking. After a search warrant was executed in the 2000 block of Hamilton Street, police arrested a 24-year-old man. Police seized 2,150 grams of fentanyl, […]

Wascana Winter Festival returns Family Day long weekend

Feb 17, 2023 | 6:00am

With another weekend of above-average winter weather upon us in Regina, the Wascana Winter Festival is taking advantage of mother nature’s generosity. This Sunday and Monday, the festival, formally known as Waskimo, will take over the Wascana Centre to provide free fun this Family Day Weekend. Kolene Gustafson said they have plenty planned for people […]

Following complaints of sidewalk bylaw, Mayor hoping to see administration revisit bylaw

Feb 16, 2023 | 2:04pm

The City of Regina has seen its residents unhappy with the enforcement of its sidewalk clearing bylaw. The dismay with the bylaw comes after seniors, and those with physical disabilities have received fines for not clearing their sidewalks, despite not being unable to do so. In some cases, residents have called the Snow Angels to […]

Government of Canada announces Rapid Housing Initiative funding for City of Regina

Feb 13, 2023 | 1:00pm

The Federal Government and the City of Regina teamed up to announce $6.6 million in funding to create at least 25 new affordable housing units in Regina. The investment is a part of the Government of Canada’s additional $1.5 billion investment into the Rapid Housing Initiative. The 25 units are an expected 4,500 affordable housing […]

Arrest Made in Stabbing Case

Feb 13, 2023 | 8:42am

A 31 year old Regina woman is facing charges of attempted murder – this after a 26 year old woman was stabbed at an apartment building on the 4600 block of 4th avenue. Police responded to a call of a woman with serious injuries Sunday night. When they arrived they found a 26 year old […]

Agriculture playing ‘huge role’ for City of Regina

Feb 13, 2023 | 6:05am

Agriculture is the heartbeat of Saskatchewan’s economy, with the Land of the Living Skies exporting over $17 billion in agri-food products. Now the province’s capital is looking to be ‘the hub’ for everything agriculture in the province. Mayor Sandra Masters said agriculture has never played a bigger role in the City of Regina than it […]

RM of Sherwood & City of Regina reach agreement on boundary alterations

Feb 13, 2023 | 6:00am

The City of Regina and the RM of Sherwood have agreed to alter the boundary between the two communities. The agreement will move 25 acres of land within Regina City limits to the RM’s jurisdiction. “This boundary alteration reflects good regional planning and cooperation by supporting the growth of existing businesses within the Greater Regina […]

City of Regina fined $100,000 after workplace injury

Feb 8, 2023 | 5:37pm

The City of Regina has been fined $100,000 for violating the province’s health and safety regulations. The province fined the City after an employee suffered a serious injury. The injury occurred in December 2020 when a heavy shipment of bus shelter glass fell on the employee as it was being unloaded in a shipping container. […]

City of Regina looking for resident feedback on ward boundary changes

Jan 28, 2023 | 10:49am

The City of Regina is inviting residents to participate in a boundary review of its ten municipal wards. The review comes as the City is required to review its ward boundaries after every three elections or when the population of a ward varies by more or less than 10 per cent from the average. “This […]

Temporary shelter set to open in Regina

Jan 27, 2023 | 10:31am

A new temporary shelter will open its doors next week in Regina. The 40-bed shelter called the Gathering Place’s New Beginnings Centre will be operated by RT/SIS, with the Nest providing the space at the former downtown YMCA building, which the health centre now owns and is in the process of renovating. Erica Beaudin, the […]

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