It wasn’t an excellent afternoon for printers in the Queen City, as dozens were destroyed as part of the Rage (Against the Machines) for Carmichael Outreach fundraiser. Channelling the movie ‘Office Space,’ Webb’s Office Equipment partnered with Carmichael Outreach while providing the printers and equipment, with residents supplying the “rage” and donations. Michelle Keith, a Webb’s […]
A small electrical-related short circuit caused Regina Public Schools to shut down the Ecole Wascana Plains school for the day. Terry Lazarou, the supervisor of communications at Regina Public Schools, said emergency crews were on the scene around 10:00 a.m. this morning. “Regina Fire and Protective Services were there and put out the short-circuit very […]
Regina city council voted not to reprimand or censure Coun. Andrew Stevens after he broke the city’s Code of Ethics bylaw. Alternate Integrity Commissioner Randy Langaard recommended that Stevens face censure or reprimand for disclosing the confidential report attached and provide a written apology to Councillor Terina Nelson. Council disagreed as they voted in favour […]
A widespread downpour drenched much of the city last night as part of a thunderstorm that rumbled through. Again. It’s the third time in the last couple of weeks storms have flooded intersections and underpasses, and in some cases, basements. Mike Payne with Restorex Disaster Restoration said it hasn’t just been one area of the […]
Regina city council approved increasing the city’s debt limit by $330 million. Following the vote in favour of the increase, the city must apply to the Saskatchewan Municipal Board to approve the debt limit increase from $450 million to $780 million. “Considering the commitment City Council has made to the Catalyst Committees’ study and the […]
The Ministry of Social Services received six recommendations from Provincial Auditor Tara Clemott on improving the Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS) program. Clemett found that the Ministry needs to improve in six key areas: Provide potential clients with better access to apply for SIS benefits Establish a reasonable timeframe for completing initial planning meetings with SIS […]
Regina’s audit and finance committee is recommending that City Council approve a request to the Saskatchewan Municipal Board to raise the City’s debt limit to $780 million, an increase of $330 million. The City’s debt limit is $450 million, with the City committing debt of up to $437 million in 2024. “Considering the commitment City […]
The Regina Police Service’s Aerial Support Unit helped police arrest and charge two people with various drug trafficking charges. On June 4 at 1:45 a.m., police located a vehicle on 4th Avenue and Elphinstone Street driving without tail lights illuminated. Police would attempt a traffic stop, but the vehicle would increase speed, evading police. The […]
Saskatoon University MLA Jennifer Bowes announced that she will not seek re-election for the 2024 provincial general election. “It has been a great honour to serve the people of Saskatoon University,” said Bowes. “I want to sincerely thank my constituents for placing their trust in me and for allowing me the incredible privilege of advocating […]
SGI is reminding residents that new rules around what it takes for a vehicle to be deemed too loud for the province’s streets will soon be implemented. Under a new provincial policy, which is set to come into effect sometime in July, vehicles must be quieter than 101.3 decibels. One hundred decibels is estimated to […]
