Regina News

Lieutenant Governor presented with first poppy

Oct 27, 2022 | 4:37pm

The 2022 Royal Canadia Legion National Poppy Campaign officially kicked off when Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty was presented with the first poppy. The poppy was presented by the newly elected President of The Royal Canadian Legion, Saskatchewan Command, Carol Pederson. “We will wear these poppies in remembrance of our own family members who have served […]

Protest erupts over government’s plan to sell SLGA stores

Oct 27, 2022 | 4:16pm

The Sask. Party Government has made an announcement that they will be exiting the retail liquor business. The announcement was previewed in Wednesday’s throne speech and was officially announced on Thursday. The provincial government is selling Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) stores resulting in hundreds of layoffs. In light of this, upwards of 100 […]

U of R political scientist says Throne Speech was most detailed in more than a decade

Oct 27, 2022 | 2:18pm

The Government of Saskatchewan’s throne speech on Wednesday was more robust than most featuring plans to expand healthcare, education, provincial autonomy, and measures to enhance public safety and reduce crime. Jim Farney, the director and associate professor at the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy in Regina, said this was one of the most […]

Autonomy, Public Safety Key Themes of Throne Speech

Oct 27, 2022 | 5:45am

Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan Russ Mirasty opened the fall sitting of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly with the Throne Speech. The speech outlined the province’s goal to provide growth that works for everyone and lays out the Government’s priorities for the session. The list was topped by legislative changes focused on provincial autonomy, changes to the […]

Creative Kids receives over $150,000 from 2022 India Night Gala

Oct 26, 2022 | 3:06pm

More children in Saskatchewan who come from low-income homes now have a greater chance and ability to join the recreational activities they love. Creative Kids Saskatchewan believes that children from all walks of life deserve the support and the chance to participate in opportunities that will help them find positive growth and self-esteem, no matter […]

New Trustee chosen for Regina Public Schools

Oct 26, 2022 | 5:56am

Tracey McMurchy has been elected as a Regina Public school board trustee in Subdivision Two. McMurchy won in a by election held to replace a trustee who resigned last summer. McMurchy picked up 258 votes, beating her closest rival Mavis Oleson by 53 votes. Here is the unofficial vote tally, the official results will be […]

Regina Police Service releases community crime map

Oct 25, 2022 | 2:23pm

Regina police have released an interactive crime map that they say will help people keep track of crime trends within the Queen City. The Regina POlice says the “Community Crime Map provides a picture of reported crime in the city of Regina, showing approximate locations of various crime types in a selected period,” in a […]

Homicide near Kamsack

Oct 24, 2022 | 4:44pm

Around 5 a.m. on Sunday, Kamsack RCMP received a report of the discharge of a firearm at a residence on The Key First Nation. Officers immediately responded and located an injured man in the residence. He was pronounced deceased by EMS at the scene. He was a 51-year-old man from The Key First Nation. His […]

New sign at the Regina airport welcomes Grey Cup arrivals

Oct 24, 2022 | 1:49pm

The International Regina Airport has installed a brand new sign over the doors of the arrival entrance. The sign says ‘Welcome to the Heartland’. As the Grey Cup Festival approaches, the sign will help arrivals at the airport feel welcome for the festival. The airport also laid a Grey Cup Festival floor sticker that promotes […]

Bi-weekly garbage collection starting next week

Oct 24, 2022 | 1:27pm

The City of Regina will be switching to bi-weekly garbage collection next week. Residents will be rolling out their brown and green carts every other week starting October 31, with weekly collection resuming on April 3. The City said that residents should remember that garbage and food and yard waste pilot collection days remain the […]

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