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The fire that damaged The Bay at the Cornwall Centre has the Regina Police Service investigating after it was found to have been deliberately set. The fire was ignited in a clothing rack near one of the store’s exits. Firefighters responded to the blaze Wednesday afternoon. No one was injured, however, significant smoke and water […]

The City of Regina is unexpectedly facing an expense of $232,259 owed to the Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL). The amount is attributed to commissioned consultancy work undertaken by the city’s catalyst committee. The expenditure primarily comprises $213,000 for consulting services. These services were specifically focused on urban planning and economic modelling, areas that the […]

Grocery inflation will fall below two per cent by the spring and stay roughly between one and two per cent for the rest of 2024, predicts a new report on the food and beverage industry. Farm Credit Canada, an agricultural lending firm, said it expects food price increases beyond 2024 to stabilize around pre-pandemic levels […]

When Sandra LaRose’s 16-year-old daughter decided she wanted her organs donated, she encouraged her mom and step-dad to do the same and put red and white stickers on their Saskatchewan health cards. “I remember her saying, ‘Where are the organ donation stickers?’ ” LaRose said of Kailynn Bursic-Panchuk, who rummaged through the house in April […]

A statue which will be placed in France to commemorate the landing of the Royal Regina Rifles made its way to the grounds of the Legislature this weekend. The statue was displayed at a special public ceremony at the Saskatchewan War Memorial on April 6. The ceremony was attended by military personnel and several local […]

Highways Minister and Estevan MLA Lori Carr announced provincial funding Friday to support short line rails. Representatives of the short line rail sector, along with local farmers and southeast RM reps, joined government officials at the Long Creek Railroad Company Inc. facility just west of Estevan’s city limits to talk about what $530,000 in provincial […]

Saskatchewan teachers say they will be withdrawing volunteer services indefinitely after getting nowhere with the province on a draft memorandum of understanding in their ongoing labour dispute. Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation president Samantha Becotte told reporters Friday that teachers won’t be available for students outside regular school hours and won’t volunteer for lunchtime supervision. They will […]

A 24-year-old is facing multiple charges after an attempted robbery late last week. The incident involved a man suspect allegedly armed with a firearm. According to reports, a man entered the business and was observed possessing items from the establishment. The individual then purportedly brandished what appeared to be a firearm towards an employee before […]

The City of Regina is set to advance its Red Light Safety Program, targeting improved driver behaviour, enhanced pedestrian safety, and reduced right-turn collisions. Effective April 1st, an enforcement phase will be initiated at the intersection of Dewdney Avenue and Lewvan Drive. Under the program’s expansion, drivers who neglect to stop at a red light […]

A partnership between Women Building Futures and the Government of Saskatchewan is set to support the Journey to Trades pre-employment program. The program will provide women with the skills they need to start their careers in the construction trades and embark on apprenticeships. It will also involve classroom learning and hands-on skills development, enabling students […]