A variety of topics will be discussed Monday at Regina City Council. Councillors are expected to review and discuss the proposed RPS budget, with an increase of about $3,125,000, or about 3.79 percent over 2019. The new money is allocated towards staffing four front line police officers and six civilian positions. The civilian positions include […]
Frustration was the main focus of a call between Mayor Michael Fougere and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Fougere spoke with Trudeau over the phone Tuesday morning to go over what has happened since the election last week and how municipalities are reacting. The mayor said he discussed the blue wave across the province and Alberta, […]
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be having a phone conversation with Regina Mayor Michael Fougere Tuesday morning. Trudeau indicated last week that he planned on speaking with the mayors of Regina, Saskatoon, Edmonton and Calgary to gauge from them what their concerns are after last week’s election, where no Liberals were elected in either Alberta […]
The City of Regina is releasing the concept design to the new Maple Leaf Pool project. The city estimates it will cost $4.5 Million for the new pool, which will feature an L-shape design with zero-depth entrance and partially separated and well marked deep end. Mayor Michael Fougere says it’s good to have the designs […]
Fire Prevention week was proclaimed Monday in downtown Regina. Regina Fire Department, as well as the provincial government and other dignitaries were on hand to unveil this year’s theme: ‘Not every hero wears a cape – plan and practice your escape.’ @Sparky_Fire_Dog meeting with the kids today as the province announces Fire Prevention Week in […]
Regina City Council voted to make the Cook Residence a heritage property Monday night. This comes after the current owners of the property put forward a plan to tear down the historic home and build a four-plex after the group says they noticed several millions of dollars of structural and foundation damage. Mayor Michael Fougere […]
The city of Regina is celebrating the end of the Lewvan Drive construction project Tuesday. Over two kilometres of new pavement between 11th avenue and 1st avenue was completed in just under 16 weeks. Director of roadways and transportation Chris Warren said the project took as long as expected. “Our planning team did an excellent […]
There will not be a ban on body rub parlours in the city of Regina. In a special meeting Monday night, city council voted to stick with the recommendation of Regina Police and city administration, and instead will impose licensing and regulations on the nearly 20 locations throughout the city. Mayor Michael Fougere said while […]
The Regina Police mid-year stats report is out, and showing an overall increase of 16 and a half percent of total crime in the city from last year. Among that, 23 attempted murders were reported, the most in a 10 year span. Police Chief Evan Bray said often times, firearms being used increases an assault […]
Regina’s downtown got a bit of a boost Tuesday morning with the opening of the Downtown Regina Visitor Service Pavilion. The building, which is just off of the corner of 12th avenue and Lorne street, will be open six days a week between May Long Weekend and Labour Day, as well as any special events […]
