On the last Sunday of September, every year, Saskatchewan Police, RCMP, and Peace officers gather for a memorial service to honor officers who have lost their lives on the job. The service was held at the Legislative building where differently ranked officers and RCMP as well as dozens of citizens gathered. Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty […]
Later this week, Regina’s city council will decide whether to lower the amusement tax by half. The tax, which currently only applies to the city’s cinemas, will decrease from 10 per cent to five per cent if approved. That decrease will result in $350,000 in reduced revenue for the city. Michael Paris, a board member […]
Last week was proclaimed distracted driving awareness week in Saskatchewan. “While we have made important strides in reducing the number of injuries and fatalities caused by distracted driving collisions, there are still far too many people hurt or killed in our province by this dangerous activity,” Minister Responsible for SGI Don Morgan said. “Traffic safety […]
National Truth and Reconciliation Day or Meyo Wicitowin Day is Friday. Chief of Cowessess First Nation, Cadmus DeLorme, and Mosaic Stadium have partnered to host a massive event on Thursday, September 29th. “That day will have survivors’ testimonials, It’ll have people who are empowering truth and reconciliation and sharing their stories and government officials who […]
At Wednesday’s executive committee meeting, the City of Regina gave residents a look at what the upcoming budget could feature. City administration provided an update on the development of the City’s first multi-year budget, revealing a primary mill rate increase of 4.02 per cent in 2023 and 3.96 per cent in 2024. The update also […]
Autumn might have just arrived, but the high levels of COVID-19 will continue into the new season. According to the University of Regina’s latest analyst, COVID-19 viral loads decreased in the City’s wastewater; however, weekly averages over the last month have remained ‘moderately high.’ Despite the high rate, it is at only 56 per cent […]
The Ministry of Health and the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency have issued a boil water advisory for the community of Roche Percee. The Ministry of t Health says there are harmful bacteria in the water, and it should be boiled for at least one minute before using it for drinking, washing fruits and vegetables, or […]
Rainbow Cinemas in the Golden Mile Mall will be forever known for the delicious smell of fresh popcorn that spilled into the parking lot. The theatre is in its final few days with the doors closing on Sunday, September 25, nearly 25 years since it opened in 1998. Tim Bowen, the manager at Rainbow Cinemas […]
Police in Moose Jaw have arrested a person who had a number of guns, and lots of ammunition. What this person was doing is still a mystery. Yesterday, Moose Jaw police were called out to a report of a suspicious person and vehicle in North East Moose Jaw. Police uncovered several long barrel guns, along […]
Councillor Terina Shaw is looking to ‘set the record straight’ with Regina residents after comments she made earlier this year. Those comments include, during a January 26 meeting of Regina’s executive council, she made comments that implied Indigenous men are sexual predators. The second set of comments came during a June 15 city council meeting, […]
