On the eve of Tele-Miracle 47, the Kinsmen Foundation of Saskatchewan is making one million dollars available for health foundations in Saskatchewan, to help pay for new equipment. The pledge is possible because of the record setting 8 million dollars raised through the Tele-Miracle Telethon last year. “Saskatchewan people are known for their generosity and […]
A social media campaign to honour the late Betty White has had a huge impact at the Regina Humane Society. At the end of 2021 the world lost the trail blazing comedian and beloved television star Betty White just shy of her 100th birthday a milestone that White would have marked today. White’s love for […]
A fire close to the Carmichael Outreach Centre in Regina has left them without power. Due to this, the centre has had to suspend lunch hour operations for more than 300 clients. Development coordinator for the center Aurora Marinari is asking the public to bring food to their community pantry at 1510 12th Avenue. Currently […]
Regina-based Viterra has announced a $100,000 matching gift to the food banks of Saskatchewan. The Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Viterra, Jeff Cockwill, says this month Viterra will match all financial donations to the food banks in the province up to 100 thousand dollars. “It’s a great way to turn 50 bucks into 100 […]
The 32nd edition of the annual MS Musical Christmas Card is in the books, and despite the pandemic, it was a success. Manager of Development for the MS Society of Canada Saskatchewan Peter Kampe says he’s thrilled about this year’s event. “I think it went very well, even though with Covid, and everything just seems […]
Mayor Sandra Masters and other members of Regina City Council spent some time Thursday morning filling Christmas Hampers for the Regina Food Bank. While socially distanced in the Mosaic Stadium kitchen, they filled boxes with a turkey, buns, hash browns, bacon, omelets, and apple pie. CEO of the Regina Food Bank John Bailey says he […]
A group of local businesses decided to come together to create 100 ‘Blessing Bags’ to benefit two schools in Emerald Park. Michelle Strawford, owner of Bella Chic, says even though local businesses have been hit hard by the pandemic, they wanted to help the community. “It started out with a wish to help that person […]
Regina residents have come through for the Regina Food Bank and accomplished the “Million Meal Challenge”. As of Thursday afternoon, over 1,000,020 meals have been donated. Foodbank CEO John Bailey says the support from the city has been overwhelming. “For the city to step up the way it has, and for us to not only […]
