Regina Public Schools sent a letter out to their staff, informing them that they will be looking to save money after not receiving the funding needed to maintain their current service levels. Darren Boldt, the Director and CEO of Regina Public Schools, said that the letter was sent to inform staff that the division would […]
With this run of warmer than average weather to finish April and open May the risk of wildfires is much higher. People living in the northern community of La Loche have been told they need to leave because of an approaching wildfire. According to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, people in La Loche will be […]
The City of Regina released its year-end financial results for 2022, which showed a general operating deficit of nearly $1.6 million. The deficit was largely due to a rise in the winter road maintenance costs seeing the City spend an extra $7.7 million on maintenance. It also marks the first time in over 30 years […]
At this summer’s Regina Folk Festival, you’ll have a smile on your face listening to Alan Doyle, but you won’t have four walls around you at Victoria Park. The 52nd version of the festival has former Great Big Sea frontman Doyle and other headliners like The Strumbellas, Grammy-nominated Allison Russell, and the Halluci Nation. But […]
Regina residents will soon add a green bin next to their brown and blue ones for food & yard waste. Curbside food and yard waste bins are rolling out this summer with the city-wide service saving landfill space and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The material collected will be processed to create a usable product. The […]
Late last month, the City of Regina held an information session about their Renewable Regina net zero 2050 goal and the 7 Big Moves to help the City achieve them. City Council unanimously set the plan in 2018 and included seven big moves to achieve the goal. Retrofitting existing buildings Net-zero new construction Fuel switching […]
The Regina and Saskatoon Trades and Skills Centres have received $1.92 million in funding from the Government of Saskatchewan to continue their skills training program delivery and administration. The Centres deliver short-term, entry-level trades and skills training programs to prepare participants for work and careers and feature high completion and employment rates for their learners. […]
This week marks the start of Smile Cookies at Tim Horton locations across the country, including in the Queen City. All locations will donate their proceeds from Smile Cookie purchases to the Regina Food Bank, marking the second time the pair has partnered up. John Bailey, the CEO of the Regina Food Bank, said that […]
As we settle into spring, we settle into construction season. As of Monday, Albert Street between 7th and 3rd Avenue will be under construction for roughly four months. Then on Tuesday, construction will begin on Lewvan Drive South between parliament avenue and 11th Avenue for about 3 months. The work will see roads renewed as […]
It is the end of an era at 620 CKRM. Today is the last day of work for Agricultural News Director Jim Smalley. After 50 years in broadcasting, and 40 years at 620 CKRM, Jim is retiring. Jim started in radio in Dryden Ontario in 1973. He eventually found his way home to Saskatchewan and […]
