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The City of Regina’s Water Meter Upgrade project is moving into Ward 8. Neptune Technology Group, the City’s contractor, is now starting installations in Ward 8, and water customers can expect to receive an information sheet about how to book appointments over the next few months. Upon arrival, the Neptune technician will discuss the work […]

The 25th annual Paragon Awards were held Friday night to celebrate Regina’s most outstanding businesses. Awards were presented to 11 recipients in nine categories: Business of the Year (Over 25 employees) – Fries TallmanBusiness of the Year (Under 25 employees) – Wascana Flower ShoppeYoung Entrepreneur – Stick & DoddlesCommunity Involvement – Redhead EquipmentMarketing and Promotional […]

The Regina Farmers’ Market will move to the REAL District for their Saturday markets. The move from the Pat Fiacco Plaza comes as the City of Regina is set to start construction on the 11 Avenue revitalization project. Starting May 4, the Saturday markets will move to Confederation Park every Saturday until October 12. The […]

Three people have been arrested following four convenience store robberies dating back to December 2022. It was back on December 10, 2022, that police were dispatched to the first robbery, which occurred at a convenience store on the 200 block of Winnipeg Street. A man with a knife entered, demanded money and took merchandise, then […]

A pair of school divisions lost over $22,000 of public money. According to the province’s latest public money lost report, the Living Sky School Division lost $15,552 after a school employee allegedly misappropriated funds. The employee has since been fired, and the matter has been reported to the RCMP. The province says that the school […]

The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation announced that they will resume bargaining negotiations with the province for a new collective agreement. The decision results from ongoing discussions with the government, which have addressed teachers’ concerns regarding funding accountability to address class size and complexity. The negotiations with the Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee are expected to resume on Tuesday, […]

Residents of a village in Saskatchewan are raising funds to build a lasting tribute to one of their own who died in a mass stabbing attack. A committee in Weldon, northeast of Saskatoon, seeks to raise $150,000 to build a playground to honour the memory of Wesley Petterson — and the nearby James Smith Cree […]

AgTech is being billed as a particular focus for the 2024 edition of Canada’s Farm Show, which is back in Regina on June 18 to 20. The annual show brings together farmers and ag industry professionals to see and display the latest in innovation and cutting edge technology for the agricultural sector. The launch event […]

Regina City Council is committing $175,000 towards an elevator allowing people with disabilities to access the waterslide at the new Wascana Pool. The decision also comes after numerous delegates spoke about the importance of the water slide. That includes 5-year-old Blake Turnbull, who has Spina bifida and uses a wheelchair. “I’m here because we need […]

Moose Jaw police have arrested a 29-year-old woman following an evasive encounter on April 7th. According to the Moose Jaw Police Service, the woman initially fled from police in a stolen vehicle, prompting a pursuit and was later arrested. A search warrant was then executed at a downtown establishment on April 9th. During the warrant, […]