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Royal Memoir Tops List of Most Borrowed Books at the RPL

Royal Memoir Tops List of Most Borrowed Books at the RPL

Jan 2, 2024 | 10:25am
Prince Harry’s memoir, “Spare,” stirred controversy and secured the top spot for both nonfiction and overall borrowed titles at the Regina Public Library in 2023. “Popular culture has a huge influence on what we read,” Geoffrey Allan, Director of Collections at Regina Public Library said. “It’s always interesting to see the connection between what people […]
Fire on Broad Street

Fire on Broad Street

Jan 2, 2024 | 9:41am
Fire crews responded to a housefire on the 100 block of Broad Street around 2:09 pm yesterday. Firefighters managed to contain the blaze to the main floor and thoroughly searched the premises. No one was found and no injuries were suffered in the fire. Authorities are now looking into the cause of the fire.
Regina Crews Fight Second Fatal Fire in Month of December

Regina Crews Fight Second Fatal Fire in Month of December

Dec 20, 2023 | 6:14am
The month of December has seen Regina Fire and Protective Services fighting 9 house fires, with residents dying in two separate blazes. Just after midnight December 20th, fire fighters responded to a fire on the 2100 block of Winnipeg Street. Reports were of fire and smoke pouring from the home when crews arrived on scene. […]
Inquest into Stabbings at James Smith Cree Nation Set For January

Inquest into Stabbings at James Smith Cree Nation Set For January

Dec 14, 2023 | 12:22pm
An upcoming public inquest is slated for January to investigate the devastating mass stabbing that claimed 11 lives in James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon, Sask. On September 4, 2022 Myles Sanderson took 11 lives and injured 17 others. The Saskatchewan Coroners Service (SCS) has set the inquest dates from Jan. 15 to 26 in […]
Early Morning Fire in Regina

Early Morning Fire in Regina

Dec 14, 2023 | 5:46am
Regina, Saskatchewan – In the early hours of Thursday morning, fire crews in Regina rushed to respond to a house fire on the 1100 block of Rae Street, following a call at 4:30 am. Crews are currently on the scene, working to extinguish lingering hot spots. Fortunately, all searches have been completed, and there are […]
RM of Edenwold Rejects Evergen Compost Facility Project

RM of Edenwold Rejects Evergen Compost Facility Project

Dec 5, 2023 | 7:23am
The RM of Edenwold, in a special council meeting, rejected Evergen’s compost facility application at the proposed site. Citing concerns about proximity to domestic water wells and lack of support from nearby property owners, the decision contradicts a prior Ministry of Environment-approved site suitability report. Reeve Al Trainor emphasized these conflicts, leading to the denial. […]
Woman Found Dead – Prompts Investigation

Woman Found Dead – Prompts Investigation

Dec 4, 2023 | 5:11am
The Regina Police Service, in collaboration with the Saskatchewan Coroners Service, has initiated a death investigation following the discovery of a deceased adult near 15th Avenue and Wallace Street in Regina. Patrol members responded to the area on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 2:47 p.m., where they found the lifeless body of an adult female. […]
Sask Party Tables Financial Protections for Victims of Human Trafficking

Sask Party Tables Financial Protections for Victims of Human Trafficking

Nov 23, 2023 | 11:00am
The Saskatchewan government has introduced The Protection for Human Trafficking (Coerced Debts) Amendment Act to shield victims from the aftermath of coerced debts. Justice Minister and Attorney General Bronwyn Eyre stressed the significance, stating, “This is about reducing dependency between victims and their traffickers, who often force victims to take out loans on their behalf […]