Author Archives: Kevin Martel

The back and forth continues on the zipper merge: is it an efficient method of getting through a construction zone or an excuse to cut off other drivers? The method was recently added to the province'...

It can be a cause of confusion, anger and efficiency all rolled into one. For the first time, SGI is including the zipper merge into its latest version of the Saskatchewan Driver's Handbook. "We are s...

Rain has finally fallen in Regina. Most years this wouldn't necessarily be significant. But on a dry year like 2017, some might view it that way. "Almost double the summer rainfall has been added by t...

It's likely a simple answer on any normal year but with an excessively dry last few months in many parts of Saskatchewan, it's a question that's turned into a brain teaser: When is the last time it re...

Regina is taking a closer look at safety in school zones and that could include a drop in the speed limit. A special traffic committee made up of city staff, police and school boards, among others, we...

He's already served in the role for the past six months and now the City of Regina has officially named Layne Jackson as the new fire chief. Jackson has been acting fire chief since early March, after...

A new $42-million facility in North Central that houses a high school, 33-space daycare, recreational complex and space for a variety of other community driven services has officially opened its doors...

It may feel like road work is never-ending on Broad Street around and south of College Avenue, but it looks like drivers might finally soon have a construction-free ride awaiting them. The city confir...

SaskPower crews have wrapped up their inspections of meter boxes in three neighbourhoods of Regina where fires were most likely. The Uplands, Normanview and Glencairn areas were most susceptible for t...

First, it was grade-schoolers turn and now students at the University of Regina are headed back to class. Wednesday marked the first day for students at the U of R and for some, it's their first time ...