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The Regina Police Service received $6.6 million from the Ministry of Corrections, Policing, and Public Safety and SGI to support various policing programs and initiatives, ensuring the continued delivery of targeted services. The Ministry of Corrections, Policing, and Public Safety invested $5.7 million in the City of Regina through the Municipal Police Grants program. This […]

SaskTel is asking its customers to contribute to the Phones for a Fresh Start (PFFS) program, facilitating a meaningful impact on those affected by domestic violence and young individuals transitioning out of Ministry of Social Services care. Through the program, SaskTel collects and recycles old cell phones and cell phone accessories and uses the proceeds […]

Premier Scott Moe announced that he had removed Ryan Domotor from the government caucus and stripped him of all government appointments and responsibilities. Domotor, the current MLA for Cutknife-Turtleford, has been charged under Section 286.1 of the Criminal Code of Canada, according to a news release from the Government of Saskatchewan. Section 286.1 is communicating […]

The City of Regina has released its proposed budget for 2024. Regina’s city administration is proposing a mill rate increase of 2.2 per cent. The average home valued at $315,000 currently pays $193.67 per month for the municipal portion of their property taxes. With the proposed 2.20 per cent mill rate, that would increase by […]

Creative Saskatchewan and the Government of Saskatchewan showcased 15 trailers from the 34 productions that have received funding over the past two years from the Creative Saskatchewan Feature Film and Television Production Grant Program. The productions were celebrated with the trailers being shown during a private screening event at the Roxy Magic Lantern Theatre in […]

Sport Venture has been selected for the second consecutive year as the charity of choice for the Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign. Until November 19th, 100 per cent of smile cookies in Regina, Balgonie, Indian Head, and Emerald Park will support five free recreational leagues for youth in football, soccer, baseball, basketball, and hockey. […]

TeleMiracle has announced its national cast lineup for the 48th edition of the telethon. Tyler Hall, the volunteer Chair of TeleMiracle 48, mentions that the event has deep roots in Saskatchewan and is proud that this year’s National Cast has strong Saskatchewan connections. “TeleMiracle has been rooted in Saskatchewan for 48 years”, says Hall. “We […]

The motorcycle season for the Regina Police Services (RPS) Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan, with officers logging more than 16,000 kilometres from May to September. During the season, officers issued 331 tickets along with 450 warnings, initiated roughly 350 traffic stops and responded to 103 calls for services. Officers also made 24 arrests, resulting in 27 […]

Canadians gathered with heads bowed for sombre Remembrance Day ceremonies across the country on Saturday at a time when wars rage in Ukraine and the Gaza Strip, and peace seems far off for many. That included here in Regina, where a pair of ceremonies were held. An indoor ceremony at the Brandt Centre and one […]

An employee of the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) was fired after it was found that a fraudulent scheme led to a loss of over $15,000 of public funds. The Government of Saskatchewan said that the employee had been simultaneously employed by an external organization while receiving payment for shifts from the SHA. The employee’s actions […]