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It was a busy 12 hours for Regina Fire and Protective Services. Last night, just after 930 a fire broke out in the basement suite of an apartment building in the 3900 Block of Rae Street.  Fire and smoke was pouring out of a window when fire fighters arrived. No one was hurt, and an […]

The most recent Saskatchewan Coroners’ Report noted 92 confirmed and 199 suspected drug toxicity deaths in the province as of August 1. A collaborative project between the University of Regina and AIDS Programs South Saskatchewan Inc. (APSS) aims to change the statistics and the lives of the people behind them. “Project Reportneedles.ca” will map discarded […]

July was the second-most deadly month for overdose deaths in Regina’s history. According to the Board of Police Commissioners monthly statistics, the Regina Police Service reported 21 apparent deaths due to overdoses in July, marking the most since December 2021, when the city saw 23 deaths. July’s numbers now brings the city’s total to 93 […]

Four people are facing drug trafficking and firearms charges after an investigation by the Regina Police Service Street Gang Unit. Over the course of two months, police identified suspects believed to be involved in drug trafficking. On August 25, police initiated a traffic stop as well as a pair of seizures on two residences leading […]

The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation says what should be an exciting time as teachers and students get ready to head back to school has been overshadowed by the Government of Saskatchewan’s prounon policy. Samantha Becotte, the president of STF, said they have significant concerns about the new policy. “It puts teachers in a really difficult position […]

No one was injured after a fire broke out in a home on Rae Steet in Regina. Fire Fighters were called out just before 7 this monring to the 1200 Block of Rae Street.  The fire was at the front of the house, by the front door and was quickly contained. An investigator is now […]

The University of Regina welcomes nearly 17,000 students for the 2023 fall semester. The total of 16,860 students represents an increase of 5.6 per cent from last year’s fall semester, or an increase of 893 students. Students are registered for 164,799 credit hours this Fall, up 5.4 per cent from Fall 2022. Dr. Jeff Keshen, […]

Regina Fire Fighters were called out to a tent encampment on Angus Street after a fire broke out on Monday.  The fire had spread to neighbouring house and shed. Crews were able to quickly put out the fire, and there were no injuries reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Saskatchewan is one of only two provinces in the country that is seeing a decrease in per student funding for education. According to a study from the Fraser Institute, when you factor in inflation, per student funding in Saskatchewan has dropped 11.6 percent between 2012 and 2021. Saskatchewan used to lead the country in this […]

Racing and stunting are nothing new for Regina residents to hear; however, a pair of neighbourhoods decided to make some notice of the issue. Lakeview and River Heights residents attended a public forum earlier this year, organized by Councillor Cheryl Stadnichuck, to raise concerns about their frustrations and experiences to the Provincial Capital Commission and […]