Due to closures and suspension of service’s around the city, Regina City Manager Chris Holden announced that 360 casual employees have been laid off. During the city’s daily briefing on COVID-19, Holden said that these layoffs come as the definition of ‘everyday service’ continues to change throughout the COVID-19 crisis. The layoffs will take effect […]
During a press conference Wednesday, Regina Mayor Michael Fougere thanked the people of Regina for their resiliency through the Covid-19 crisis and urged people to keep following guidelines set out by the provincial and federal governments. Fougere also commended the most recent announcement made by the provincial government, restricting public gatherings to no more than […]
While city of Regina officials are continuing to encourage citizens to keep active while practicing physical distancing, the city has had to close some outdoor public spaces due to COVID-19 risks. Crews will be working over the next few days to close off 165 city-owned playground structures after the city stated they are closed to […]
The province of Saskatchewan has declared an emergency and so has the city of Regina. Council went through a marathon emergency meeting on Friday to outline the various measures that will be taken. The Declaration of Local Emergency is in effect for seven days and orders the following within the city limits of Regina: • […]
In a news conference Thursday, Regina Mayor Michael Fougere said that despite rule being no gatherings of 50 or more, he thinks that 4 or 5 is a more reasonable number. Regina City Manager, Chris Holden said that 500 city employees are now working from home, resulting in city hall being a “ghost town, and […]
The City of Regina is announcing several closures and cancellations effective Tuesday to help slow the rate of COVID-19 in Regina. This includes • All ice arenas including Brandt Centre and the Co-operators Centre • Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre • North West Leisure Centre • Sandra Schmirler Leisure Centre • Sportplex – Fieldhouse & […]
The City of Regina laid out its strategy for responding to COVID-19 on Friday. Mayor Michael Fougere explained that just because there aren’t any presumptive cases of COVID-19 in the city, doesn’t mean that they can’t be cautious and be prepared. “I want to ensure Regina residents that we have a plan in place, we […]
The City of Regina is looking to replace the metal expansion joint covers at new Mosaic stadium just a few years after it first opened. The expansion joints are rubber gaps that allow for expansion and contraction within the concourse during hot and cold cycles throughout the year. The metal covers are to keep the […]
Both Regina Public and Catholic School Boards have signed a memorandum of understanding, along with YMCA of Regina and the city, to explore the feasibility of a joint use facility in southeast Regina. The study will be led by the school divisions while the city and YMCA will be represented on what is being called […]
The City of Regina is encouraging residents to provide feedback on winter road operations such as snow removal and street plowing prioritization. The city says they are reviewing the winter maintenance policy, along with service levels, costs and impacts of winter operations. Residents are encouraged to take part in an online survey, where the results […]
