Sarah Mills: LEGO is for everyone, but only the rich can afford the bigger sets
Sarah Mills has a bone to pick with LEGO. A lot of the newer and more complex sets are geared towards adults, but the pr...
Author Archives: Kevin Martel
Regina fire snuffs out youth fire problem
At one time it was a concern, but the Regina fire department has found the way to pretty well extinguish the problem of children setting dangerous fires. The department published articles in the indus...
Jan 20, 2018 In late 2014, a number of structures in North Central were burned after children set fires using gasoline. (Regina Fire & Protective Services/submitted)
Demand still high for free sand in Regina
Public demand for free sand has been consistently high over the last week and a half in Regina. Norm Kyle, the city's director of roadways and transportation, said the nine sandboxes scattered around ...
Jan 19, 2018 The City of Regina says it continually checks sandboxes to ensure there's enough sand for residents.(Kevin Martel/980 CJME)
Creation, expansion of bus routes eyed by City of Regina
A number of new and expanded bus routes could soon be in operation in Regina. A report from city administration recommends expansion of bus service in the Harbour Landing, Tuxedo Park and Fairways Wes...
Jan 18, 2018 (980 CJME file photo)
Regina looks to annex land from RM of Sherwood
Regina's boundary could be slightly expanding. According to a report to the city's executive committee, the city and RM of Sherwood are discussing an agreement whereby Regina would annex a few parcels...
Jan 17, 2018 The City of Regina is looking to annex several pieces of land from the RM of Sherwood. (City of Regina)
SGI drops term 'pilot' as photo radar program continues
Nearly three years into what was intended to be a two-year pilot program, photo radar cameras continue to be set up in a variety of locations around Saskatchewan. Now, SGI no longer considers the prog...
Jan 15, 2018
Bins of free sand for sidewalk ice control emptying quickly
Mere hours after the City of Regina urged residents to pick up free sand for icy sidewalks, some people are finding it hard to find. "It's bone dry. All the sand's gone," said Bill Luzecky Thursday mo...
Jan 11, 2018 Bins of free sand are emptying quickly as residents look to get a handle on icy sidewalks on Jan. 11, 2017.(Kevin Martel/980 CJME)
'He cared:' Estevan hockey team mourns coach killed in Hwy 39 crash
Losing is something every hockey team endures, but a Bantam hockey team in Estevan is dealing with a loss of much greater magnitude. The Estevan TS&M Bantam AA Bruins have confirmed assistant coac...
Jan 11, 2018 Bruins Assistant Coach Mike Sarada was killed in a crash north of Estevan on Highway 39 on Jan. 8, 2018. (photo submitted)
Potential pot sellers hope craft market flourishes
While the number of pot permits to be handed out in Saskatchewan is known - what isn't - is who they will be awarded to. That's leaving some in the cannabis industry with a few questions. Pat Warnecke...
Jan 09, 2018 The owner of Best Buds Society hopes permits to sell recreational pot won't be awarded just to large companies based outside of Saskatchewan. (Kevin Martel/980 CJME)
Regina mayor focuses on budget, pot amid big events in 2018
A new year will bring new challenges for the City of Regina, but it'll also be a year when the spotlight will shine on the Queen City. Mayor Michael Fougere said as he looks ahead to 2018, one of the ...
Jan 03, 2018 Mayor Michael Fougere looks out the window of his office on the top floor of Regina City Hall. (Kevin Martel/980 CJME)
New buildings, tough budgets highlight 2017 for Regina mayor
2017 saw world-class facilities born in Regina - along with a few headaches for city council. Mayor Michael Fougere reflected back on the year from his top floor office at city hall. He was quick to h...
Dec 29, 2017
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