Author Archives: Andrew Shepherd

Politicians return to the Saskatchewan legislature to start the spring session on Monday. Deputy Premier Gord Wyant said the highlight of this session will be the 2019-20 provincial budget, to be deli...

The new federal agriculture minister is "totally unknown" to the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), according to the association's president, Todd Lewis. Quebec MP Marie-Claude...

The Carry the Kettle Nakoda First Nation is working to pump well water into homes following a fire that destroyed its water treatment plant. Monday's fire sent toxic smoke into the air forcing the eva...

A large affordable-housing development complete with a grocery store and a parkade in downtown Regina is at least three years from completion. Namerind Housing, a 100-per-cent, Aboriginal-owned compan...

The Hospitals of Regina Foundation (HRF) launched its spring home lottery on Wednesday by unveiling its $1.4-million grand prize show home in The Creeks. The 4,200-square-foot, five-bedroom, five-bath...

Next time you swipe right, you may want to get tested for sexually transmitted infections (STI). The province is concerned about the rising rates of STIs including chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis, w...

There's a chance the proposed speed limit reductions in Regina school zones won't be in effect year-round. The Traffic School Zone Safety Committee recommended banning U-turns and reducing the speed l...

As Saskatchewan takes Ottawa to court over the carbon tax, Regina is getting a cheque to support climate change action. On Tuesday, Liberal MP Ralph Goodale, on behalf of Environment Minister Catherin...

When a woman went to a bridge over Ring Road to end her life, she instead found her saviour. In September 2018, Carman Dodman was driving home when he spotted something he couldn't ignore. "She was ac...

After some new growth in 2018, the Regina Airport Authority is working to offer more services and destinations for its passengers this year. The city's Airport saw a 3.5 per cent decrease in passenger...