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Ghost guns showing up at crime scenes in Canada but RCMP not keeping statistics

Ghost guns showing up at crime scenes in Canada but RCMP not keeping statistics

Oct 7, 2023 | 6:00am
Even as the technology to produce so-called “ghost guns” becomes less expensive and more widespread, the RCMP is not keeping records on how often the weapons are used in crimes across the country. Ghost guns are firearms without serial numbers that are assembled from individual parts or 3D printers. They are easy to make and […]
City looking for feedback on “eScooter” program.

City looking for feedback on “eScooter” program.

Oct 5, 2023 | 12:24pm
You have probably seen one of the eScooters on the road, or parked near a busy corner of the city since the program was launched earlier this year. According to the City of Regina, 51,259 trips were taken on the eScooters, for a total of just over 130,000 kilometres. The eScooters were set up by […]
People ordered out of apartment building in Moose Jaw, for safety reasons

People ordered out of apartment building in Moose Jaw, for safety reasons

Oct 3, 2023 | 3:13pm
An apartment building has been evacuated, because it doesn’t meet fire code. According to the City of Moose Jaw the downtown building  at Stadacona Street and First Avenue was not meeting fire codes. The city noted there was a also a gas leak in the building at the time of the inspection Other safety risks noted […]
Charges laid in connection to 2021 pedestrian death deemed homicide

Charges laid in connection to 2021 pedestrian death deemed homicide

Oct 2, 2023 | 10:56am
The Regina Police Service says they have laid charges concerning a July 2021 death investigation. On Saturday, July 24th, 2021, police were dispatched to the east alley of the 800 block of Queen Street for a report of an injured male. EMS also attended to the location and pronounced 53-year-old Lionel Gary Schaeffer dead. After […]
Gordon Block Building fire was set deliberately

Gordon Block Building fire was set deliberately

Sep 30, 2023 | 8:31am
The City of Regina says the fire at the Gordon Block Building at 2170 – 12th Avenue was deliberately set. Regina Fire and Protective Services (RFPS) has completed its investigation and confirmed the building was clear of any occupants and determined the cause of this fire was incendiary or deliberately set, with the area of […]
City partners with Jumpstart to open inclusive playground and spray pad

City partners with Jumpstart to open inclusive playground and spray pad

Sep 30, 2023 | 8:15am
The City of Regina and Jumpstart partnered to celebrate the grand opening of the Jumpstart Inclusive Playground and Spray Pad in Glencairn Park. The playground and spray pad saw an investment of $1.2 million from Canadian Tire and Jumpstart and $400,000 from the City of Regina to design the facilities to accommodate physical, sensory and […]
CHMA Regina kicks off campaign to upgrade building

CHMA Regina kicks off campaign to upgrade building

Sep 28, 2023 | 11:11am
The Regina branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has officially launched a capital campaign to upgrade its existing building. Shannon Patton, the director of community engagement with the Regina CMHA, said they hope to accomplish three main goals during the campaign. “One is to keep the existing structure and the integrity of the […]
Regina Farmers’ Market moves locations due to fire in downtown

Regina Farmers’ Market moves locations due to fire in downtown

Sep 27, 2023 | 11:53am
The Regina Farmers’ Market (RFM) announced it is changing locations due to the Gordon Block fire incident in downtown Regina. Regina Fire and Protective Service are still active in the area as they are deconstructing the building. With two weeks left of the outdoor markets, the RFM will move its Wednesday markets to the 2000 […]
Regina Entertainment Expo draws hundreds of enthusiastic fans

Regina Entertainment Expo draws hundreds of enthusiastic fans

Sep 27, 2023 | 11:31am
The City of Regina was buzzing with excitement as fans descended upon the Regina Entertainment Expo this past weekend. The City’s International Trade Centre was transformed into a haven for pop culture enthusiasts, offering a wide array of vendors and celebrity appearances. The Regina Entertainment Expo, now in its third year, saw a return to […]
Time capsule commemorates first season of Wascana Pools first season

Time capsule commemorates first season of Wascana Pools first season

Sep 26, 2023 | 12:36pm
The Wascana Pool welcomed more than 100,000 visitors in its debut season. The facility became the top destination in the city for swimmers. as the pool hosted more visitors than the city’s other four pools combined. To celebrate the pool’s excellent rookie season and commemorate the old Wascana Pool, the City of Regina has buried […]

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