A new aquatic centre was the focus of the second public information session for the City of Regina’s Catalyst Committee. The centre will replace the current Lawson Aquatic Centre, which is getting near its end of life. Among the reasons for a replacement, the Catalyst Committee said that the City’s indoor aquatics facilities are, do […]
Street sweepers will be back on Regina roads starting on Monday. The autumn street sweeps will be in areas with mature trees and where street flooding can become problematic. Residents in the Crescents, Cathedral, Lakeview, North Central, and the General Hospital area, including Centre Square and Heritage neighbourhoods, are encouraged to watch for signs and […]
The City of Regina is inviting residents to offer feedback as it continues to finalize its first-ever two-year budget for 2023/24. The consultation on Be Heard Regina will last until November 4. Residents will also be able to offer feedback on how potential investments align with the City’s strategic priorities. “An opportunity to identify challenges […]
The City of Regina is continuing to see its high levels of COVID-19 continue. In their weekly wastewater update, the University of Regina found that viral levels continued to be at their highest levels since April of this year. “The latest SARS-CoV-2 measurements in Regina are at 91% of the highest levels of the Omicron […]
Regina’s city council has voted to have new automated water meters installed at every business and home in the City. The metres will help customers with up-to-date data on their water consumption, allowing them to detect water leaks and manage their water usage. The metres will also help the City reach their goal of net-zero […]
Saskatchewan saw mixed results from the Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey. The province had the lowest unemployment rate in Canada, dropping from 4.9 per cent to 4.1 per cent, though Stats Canada noted that was due to a drop in those looking for work. The unemployment rate in Regina dropped to 4.3 per cent in […]
An 18-year-old is facing a charge of attempted murder after an altercation at a residence in south Regina. At 7:00 a.m. on Monday, September 26, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 3000 block of Parliament Avenue for a report of a weapons offence. When they arrived, they found a man suffering from what […]
The Saskatchewan Police Commission has released the results of their investigation into workplace concerns within the Estevan Police Service. The inquiry, initiated in June 2021, consisted of fact-finding interviews focused on workplace culture, health and well-being support for police officers; the role and responsibilities of the Chief of Police and the Estevan Board of Police […]
The Warriors of Hope Community Support will be holding a traditional feast to honour a woman named Marjorie, whose death sparked a renewed conversation about the City’s homelessness crisis. Just over one year ago, a woman named Marjorie passed away due to a drug overdose in Victoria Park. Shylo Stevenson, executive director and communications officer […]
Phase two of the major sewer renewal project along Acrola Avenue begins on Tuesday. During this phase, the city warns motorists of increased traffic restrictions that will progress westward down Arcola Avenue. These traffic measures are being implemented for crews to reline an existing sewer pipe that serves 30,000 households in southeast Regina. Phase two […]
