Regina News

The Saskatchewan government says it’s going to send breast cancer patients to Calgary for screening as the province continues to deal with medical imaging backlogs. Health Minister Everett Hindley told reporters Wednesday the province has contracted Clearpoint, a private health company, to offer 1,000 scans, and the province will contact patients who are eligible to […]

Canada’s unemployment rate ticked up to 5.8 per cent last month, as high interest rates weigh on job creation at a time when the country’s population is growing rapidly. Statistics Canada released its November labour force survey Friday, showing the economy added a modest 25,000 jobs, slightly surpassing forecasters’ expectations. Manufacturing and construction saw the […]

The Saskatchewan Roughriders promised fans they would have a new head coach by the end of November. Just hours before the last day of the month began, word got out. The Riders have come to terms with Corey Mace to be the new head coach of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. In the end, two names seemed […]

Regina’s new Urgent Care Centre (UCC), located at 1320 Albert Street, has achieved a significant milestone, reaching 85 percent completion in its construction phase. Graham Construction, who is leading the project, has finished the structural framework, roofing, interior framing, electrical systems, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and drywall installation. The focus has now shifted to […]

The 52nd edition of Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) is all wrapped up after six days of showcasing agricultural excellence with people from across the province, country, and world taking in the premier event. CWA President Shaun Kindopp said this year’s show raised the bar for future events. “This week’s been unreal. The positive, the weather, […]

A new community centre has been unveiled in the heart of the Heritage neighbourhood, housed within the redeveloped Municipal Justice Building. The building, now called the Mitakuyé Owâs’ā Centre, was transformed into a vibrant community hub and was realized through collaboration between the City of Regina, the Heritage Community Association (HCA), and the Regina Police […]

Regina City Council has appointed six individuals to the REAL Board of Directors on an interim basis following the resignation of the board earlier in the week. All newly appointed directors are also employees of the City of Regina and are: The interim directors have each been appointed to a term ending July 31, 2024. […]

The Regina Airport Authority and WestJet announce a new direct flight route connecting Regina to Minneapolis, with operations set to commence in 2024. The airline outlines that the newly introduced service will operate daily throughout the year, beginning on April 28. Flights are slated to depart from Regina every morning at 8:15 a.m., with return […]

“CEASEFIRE NOW” was the chant that interrupted Monday’s Legislative Assembly as hundreds of protestors called for a ceasefire and the provincial government’s support. The public gallery was overfilled with protestors who started the chant mid-way through the Question Period, causing all MLAs to be directed back to their chambers. The protestors were a mix of […]

Excitement is soaring as the search for the city’s official bird has been narrowed down. The Bird Friendly City Committee narrowed the contenders to the final six, each vying for the prestigious title. The finalists are: Voting for the official winner will occur between November 30 and December 10, with residents will be able to […]