Regina News

Saskatchewan’s largest nurses union says overcrowding has reached dangerous levels in one of the province’s major hospitals. Saskatchewan Union of Nurses president Tracy Zambory says the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon had 80 people waiting in emergency Wednesday night, with many of them in beds in the hallway. She said eight patients required psychiatric treatment […]

With financial challenges pushing the possible shutdown of the Regina Symphony Orchestra (RSO), the organization received one-time emergency funding of $200,000 from the Government of Saskatchewan. RSO Board Chair Ian Yeates said the funding comes at a crucial time for the organization. “These funds will allow the RSO to successfully complete this season and focus […]

In a must-win situation, goalie Emerance Maschmeyer came up big Friday, backstopping Canada to a 3-0 victory over the United States in Game 6 of the Rivalry Series. Maschmeyer, who plays for Ottawa in the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), made 27 saves to give Canada the opportunity to cap a remarkable series comeback in […]

The Hospitals of Regina Foundation (HRF) has announced the launch of its 2024 Spring Home Lottery, offering participants the chance to win exciting prizes while supporting healthcare initiatives in Regina’s three hospitals. The top prize featured in this year’s lottery is a $1.4 million Grand Prize Showhome in The Creeks, accompanied by $50,000 cash. The […]

A 71-year-old male is facing charges following an investigation by the Regina Children’s Justice Centre into allegations of sexual assault on a minor. The investigation commenced on February 5, 2024, after the Regina Children’s Justice Centre received a report alleging that a private music instructor had sexually assaulted a nine-year-old youth. Seventy-one-year-old Claro Recto Belen, […]

The Regina Humane Society is officially home. After decades of waiting and close to $30 million, RHS is opening its new building in Harbour Landing on Tuesday. Lisa Koch, the executive director of the Regina Humane Society, said the facility has been a long time coming. “A lifetime of effort for myself, but for our […]

Regina City Council concluded its inaugural meeting of the year by dismissing a proposal to allow backyard hens. Ward 8 Coun. Shanon Zachidniak had initially suggested a two-year pilot project, later amending it to request a report on associated costs and potential forms of the initiative. However, the motion faced a deadlock as the council […]

A 16-year-old has been charged with second-degree murder related to a homicide that occurred late last year. On December 21, 2023, officers were dispatched to the 1300 block of Retallack Street for a report of an injured man. When they arrived, they located the injured victim outside a residence. EMS took the man to the […]

The third annual Frost Festival has officially kicked off. For ten days, the winter festival will run until February 4th at four-city-wide hubs, including Frost @ Wascana, Frost @ Warehouse, Frost @ REAL, and Frost @ Downtown, offering an event or activity for everybody. Cathleen Betker, manager of major events at the REAL District and […]

The cause behind the explosion and fire that destroyed the historic Luigi’s Pasta House last week was accidental. After an investigation, and in collaboration with the Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan (TSASK), Regina Fire & Protective Services (RFPS) investigators have concluded the explosion and the ensuing fire was accidental and happened after a steel pipe […]