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Update: Tuesday, January 9th, 2023. 10:30 a.m. A spokesperson for the RCMP is confirming a person has been charged in relation to the December 29 accident which sent six-year-old Kaia Intensive Care. RCMP say charges may be upgraded if Kaia’s condition changes. — Donations are pouring in for a child seriously injured in an accident […]

If you still have your Christmas tree taking up space at your house, The Scouts of Regina are here to help. They are once again running their annual Christmas Tree Pickup service Sunday as well as next Saturday, January 13 for a donation of $12.Grant Vogelsang from the 2nd Regina Scouts says this has become a […]

With a whole bunch of reasons to celebrate on the horizon, SGI is rolling out a new campaign to make sure people do not drive after drinking, or consuming drugs. The 30-second campaign video and radio ad features two friends heading to a house party. Before they walk in, they stop and visualize how they […]

If the garbage bags are starting to pile up around your place, weekly garbage pick up will be returning for the holidays. The city switches to bi-weekly pick up in winter, but adds the extra pick ups around Christmas to help deal with the extra waste. The weekly garbage pick up returns between December 19th […]

Canadian Blood Services is hoping to find more than 650 donors in the Regina area to help fill open appointments between December 21st and January 4th. Aaron Barlow with Canadian Blood Services says the need for blood is constant, but it’s even greater during the holiday season. “Historically, around holidays and long weekends, and other […]

Wednesday is Christmas Day, and SaskTel is expecting to handle a lot of calls, texts and other data usage. The phone company’s Tim Jones has some tips for those reaching out to touch someone. “The first thing you want to do is make sure your cell phone is fully charged because one thing you don’t […]

If you are going somewhere hot or travelling to visit family this holiday season, the airport is handing out a few travel tips. Regina Airport Authority President and CEO James Bogusz said YQR can get very busy, so it’s best to arrive at the airport at least 90 minutes before your scheduled flight. “This will […]

Reginans who take their Christmas tree in to get recycled are being told that there is one central spot for that to happen this year. Instead of going to one of three depots that had been set up for the past few years or the landfill, people are encouraged to take their tree starting December 27 […]

Whether you’re staying home or going away for the holiday season, CAA Saskatchewan wants residents to remember some safety tips. The organization says if you are at home, you should remember to keep all Christmas trees away from heat sources, inspect holiday lights for broken or loose connections and keep the packaging of high-priced items […]

The Salvation Army Kettle Campaign is back this holiday season for a 129th year. Look for the red kettles and listen for the Christmas bells collecting money for those in need. Kristine Gray with the Salvation Army said volunteers for kettle shifts are always needed at this time of the year. “The money we raise on […]