tourism

Lumsden’s Happy Hollow shuts down for season just after opening

Sep 25, 2020 | 8:00am

After opening earlier this month, Lumsden’s Happy Hollow corn maze has shut down operations for the year. The business made the announcement on their Facebook account. The Happy Hollow Family prides itself on providing a fun experience for our visitors. After another consultation with… Posted by Happy Hollow on Thursday, September 24, 2020 All online tickets […]

More help for Saskatchewan’s tourism sector

Sep 24, 2020 | 3:02pm

The province is announcing an expansion of the Saskatchewan Tourism Sector Support Program (STSSP)  to include additional businesses and organizations in the event sector and accommodation sector categories of the program. “Saskatchewan’s tourism industry has been significantly affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic, and businesses will continue to face challenges as they strive to return […]

Sask Health Authority shuts down Kenosee Superslides

Aug 22, 2020 | 5:10pm

A popular summertime attraction in the province’s southeast corner has been shut down by the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The Kenosee Superslides were directed by the SHA to shut down its operation Thursday night. In a statement, the SHA says “The Saskatchewan Health Authority has cancelled the operational license for The Super Slides, located at Moose […]

Provincial government helping out Saskatchewan’s battered tourism sector

Aug 10, 2020 | 1:27pm

The Government of Saskatchewan announced $35 million in support for Saskatchewan’s tourism sector Monday. Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison says the Saskatchewan Tourism Sector Support Program will offer a one-time, non-repayable emergency payment to eligible hospitality and event attraction operators. He says the Tourism Sector has been brought to a standstill because of […]

Casinos Regina and Moose Jaw ready for business

Jul 8, 2020 | 12:37pm

Casinos Regina and Moose Jaw are ready to get started again Thursday morning, but as is the case with many other places, there will be a different look and protocols will have to be followed. SaskGaming’s Shanna Schulhauser says there are a few things you need to know. “There will be a restriction as to […]

RCMP Heritage Centre re-opens Wednesday

Jul 7, 2020 | 11:07am

The RCMP Heritage Centre will swing its doors open to the public on Wednesday for the first time since late March. Those coming to visit will have to wear a mask. If you don’t have one, one will be provided for you. All must also complete a questionnaire which does contain some personal contact information. […]

2020 Dragon Boat Festival won’t happen this year due to COVID-19

Jun 9, 2020 | 11:13am

Another event on Regina’s yearly calendar won’t be happening this summer. Organizers of the 2020 Dragon Boat Festival say this year’s event will be not be held because of coronavirus. In a statement, organizers say they are making this move even though the festival is months away because the safety of teams and patrons is […]

Lack of bathrooms at Regina Beach causing problems

Jun 3, 2020 | 12:05pm

A Regina Beach business owner is looking for some answers as more and more start to visit his community. Denny Joyal is a managing partner at the Waterfront Bar and Grill. He is happy to see the community open, but he wonders if it really is open especially when bathrooms are closed for those visiting. […]

Loss of Country Thunder another blow to Saskatchewan’s tourism industry

Jun 3, 2020 | 6:59am

Like many country music fans, Tourism Saskatchewan is disappointed at the news there will be no Country Thunder festival this summer at Craven. CEO Mary Taylor-Ash says the weekend event pumps a lot of dollars into the provincial economy. “In 2019, the festival created an estimated 18-million-dollars to the provincial economy.” Taylor-Ash said on Tuesday. […]

Stimulus package for provincial parks announced

May 26, 2020 | 10:31am

The province is making an investment in its provincial park system. Just over ten million dollars is being put into renewal projects .  It is part of the $7.5 billion two-year capital plan announced earlier this year to stimulate the province’s economy as it recovers from COVID-19 and the impact it has had. “Provincial parks […]

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