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The Victoria Park Cenotaph has been vandalized for the second time this week. Graffiti on the war memorial was found on Wednesday and Thursday morning, with both instances being cleaned up by city crews. “The safety and security of our customers, employees, and facilities is a priority for the City of Regina, and we continue […]

On the same day that thousands of teachers were striking outside the provincial legislature, the Government of Saskatchewan announced $3.3 billion for the Ministry of Education in their 2024-2025 provincial budget. Overall, education is seeing an increase of $247.8 million, or 8.1 per cent, over last year. It is targeted at supporting prekindergarten to grade […]

A total of $20.1 billion was invested in this year’s Provincial Budget, with significant investments in education and healthcare leading the way. Despite the ‘record investments’ highlighted by the provincial government, Official Opposition Leader Carla Beck said the government did nothing to address the biggest issue facing residents in the province. Affordability. “As families across […]

This year’s Saskatchewan budget delivers a total of $7.59 billion, an increase of $726.4 million or 10.6 per cent in health care. The budget expands patient care and services to meet the increasing demands of a growing population, increases access to primary care through support for physicians, nurse practitioners, and other health professions, and funds […]

In collaboration with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), STARS has initiated a virtual care trial to expedite critical patient care across the province. The program, known as STARS Virtual Care, enables Transport Physicians to establish secure video connections with local providers during active missions. The initiative facilitates immediate assessment, stabilization, and treatment support for critically […]

SaskTel announced the launch of 5G on 30 additional cell sites serving rural communities and highway corridors across Saskatchewan. “At SaskTel, we’re firmly committed to being the best at connecting our customers to the world,” said Charlene Gavel, SaskTel President and CEO. “The continued rollout of our 5G network will strengthen the technological foundation of […]

The Moose Jaw Police Service says one person was left injured after a house fire on Saturday afternoon. On the evening of March 16, at 1:08 p.m., the Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) received a report of a house fire in the 1000 block of Willow Avenue. The only reported occupant of the house, a […]

Recent data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute indicates that Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe enjoys strong approval ratings among province residents. However, both the Premier and his party have seen their support drop. Moe is one of two leaders in the country to surpass the majority mark this quarter, with a 53% approval rating. However, […]

On a night they raised close to $14,000, the Regina Pats also broke their seven-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Prince Albert Raiders. The Pats were back home for the first time since February 19 and wore a special jersey as part of the CHL’s Jersey Contest Night. Five different Pats players […]

The Regina Police Service asks the public for help after a fake suspension. At 9:40 a.m. Friday, officers were called to a business in the 3800 block of Albert Street for a report of a suspicious package. The caller said that the package had a note on it threatening harm if it were to be […]