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Mental health, addictions, housing and Lake Diefenbaker were among the hot questions posed to cabinet ministers at the bear pit session to close the 2024 Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association convention in Regina. Premier Scott Moe and members of the cabinet faced questions from municipal delegates for a little over an hour on a range of […]

A 36-year-old inmate was found dead earlier this week at the Regina Correctional Centre. The inmate was found unresponsive in a living unit at RCC at 9:20 a.m. on Tuesday. Corrections staff initiated life-saving measures and called EMS. EMS attended, and he was declared deceased at approximately 10:00 a.m. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police and […]

A 34-year-old was arrested following a business break-and-enter in the 400 block of Victoria Avenue East. Early Wednesday morning, police received a call where the caller said they had been alerted via security footage that the suspect had smashed a glass storefront and made off with various pieces of merchandise. Officers responded, viewed the footage […]

The three-time world champion hoop dancer in Dallas Arcand performed at two schools in the city April 16 and 17. Arcand is currently on the road in the province until the 25th as part of an OSAC (Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils) tour and will return to the province mid-May for several more performances. For […]

Six protesters were arrested Wednesday morning after blocking a Canadian Pacific Railway line in Regina. The blockade at Park Street delayed at least two trains loaded with cargo before police arrived to move the group. When some refused to leave, they were peacefully arrested. Oliver Davis, one of the protesters, says that they are calling […]

Saskatoon mother Tamara Hinz says her two kids have watched the same puppet show that thousands of other Saskatchewan children have seen over the last 17 years.  The “I’m the Boss of Me” presentation for those ages eight to 11 tells the story of three friends, two of whom have been sexually abused. It teaches […]

The Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has charged a Melville man with a child exploitation offence. Members of the ICE Unit began an online investigation into child exploitation in March of 2024 and subsequently executed a search warrant at a home in Melville on April 11, 2024. As a result of the police investigation, […]

The City of Regina’s Water Meter Upgrade project is moving into Ward 8. Neptune Technology Group, the City’s contractor, is now starting installations in Ward 8, and water customers can expect to receive an information sheet about how to book appointments over the next few months. Upon arrival, the Neptune technician will discuss the work […]

The 25th annual Paragon Awards were held Friday night to celebrate Regina’s most outstanding businesses. Awards were presented to 11 recipients in nine categories: Business of the Year (Over 25 employees) – Fries TallmanBusiness of the Year (Under 25 employees) – Wascana Flower ShoppeYoung Entrepreneur – Stick & DoddlesCommunity Involvement – Redhead EquipmentMarketing and Promotional […]

The Regina Farmers’ Market will move to the REAL District for their Saturday markets. The move from the Pat Fiacco Plaza comes as the City of Regina is set to start construction on the 11 Avenue revitalization project. Starting May 4, the Saturday markets will move to Confederation Park every Saturday until October 12. The […]