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City of Regina to explore homeless encampment options, designated sites
The City of Regina is reconsidering its approach to handling homeless encampments. During Wednesday's city council meeting, council unanimously voted to direct administration to research and review be...
Aug 29, 2025 A man transporting items away from Regina City Hall's encampment on July 28, 2023. (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
University of Regina prof's experimental film wins RIFFA award
Mark Wihak's experimental short documentary is only seven minutes long, but it took 365 days to film. The University of Regina film professor screened his award-winning short film, titled "Daytoday," ...
Aug 29, 2025 Mark Wihak started making films in 1992. The U of R film prof entered his film, called day to day, in the Regina International Film Festival in the Saskatchewan Short Film category.
U of R welcomes more than 500 first-year students on move-in day
The University of Regina turned into a hive of activity this week as more than 500 students arrived on campus for move-in day, marking the beginning of their first year of university life. Education s...
Aug 29, 2025 First-year education student Rylee Moggey moved into residence at the University of Regina this week, saying the toughest part was leaving home and her parents. (Jacob Bamhour 980 CJME)
Hotels feeling the crunch with Labour Day Classic and canoe kayak nationals
If you're trying to book a last-minute hotel room in Regina, it won't be easy. Regina Hotels Association president Sandra Jackle said on the Greg Morgan Morning Show that hotel occupancy in the Queen ...
Aug 28, 2025 The Regina Hotels Association estimates around 1,000 Blue Bombers fans from Winnipeg, and 800 athletes from across Canada will be in Regina over the Labour Day long weekend. (Wascana Racing Canoe Club)
Shovels in the ground at new Harbour Landing School site after years of demand
Construction is officially underway on a long-awaited and much-needed elementary school in Regina's Harbour Landing. Parents have been pushing for a new school in the neighbourhood for years, saying s...
Aug 27, 2025 The new joint-use elementary school in Harbour Landing, located on the corner of Gordon Road and Campbell Street in southwest Regina, is slated to open in 2027. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Fizzing up: Sask. businesses cash in on the dirty soda carbonation craze
Ever since Shelley Patterson introduced dirty sodas to her candy store's menu-it hasn't gone flat. "We've been making them non-stop," she said. "I'm sure we've made about 50 a day." Read more: Camp Ea...
Aug 27, 2025 Shelley Patterson own Dessart Sweets on 13th Avenue in Regina. She said she saw dirty soda sales spike after the Queen City Exhibition. (Gillian Massie/ 980 CJME)
Wildlife rescue dealing with growing problem of drivers hitting geese
When Canada geese are blocking traffic, it's okay to give them a little honk. What's not OK is speeding up or deliberately trying to hit them. But this is something that animal lover Gillian Kehler ha...
Aug 27, 2025 A volunteer was called to help an injured goose in Regina that was hit by either a bike or a vehicle this month, according to the animal rescue. (Wildlife Rescue Society of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
Hospitals of Regina Foundation unveils most valuable grand prize fall showhome to date
The Hospitals of Regina Foundation kicked off its 2025 Fall Home Lottery, featuring a $1.7 million showhome in the Creeks. The home is the foundation's most valuable grand prize to date. Built by Ripp...
Aug 26, 2025 Hospitals of Regina Foundation Home Lottery features a three-season patio. (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
Regina's City Hall raises Rider flag ahead of Labour Day Classic
The Green and White will be flying high outside of Regina City Hall ahead of Sunday's 60th annual Labour Day classic. On Monday, the City of Regina hoisted the flag of the Saskatchewan Roughriders ahe...
Aug 25, 2025 The Riders flag has been raised outside of city hall ahead of the Labour Day classic on Sunday. (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
Shake the Lake rocks Regina with strong start and clear skies
Shake the Lake opened in Regina with bigger crowds than organizers had expected, and clear skies set the stage for a strong first night. "The turnout compared to expectations was greater than we expec...
Aug 23, 2025 Fans gather by the main stage at Shake the Lake in Regina as opening night performances light up the waterfront. (Roshelle Montgomery/Submitted)
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Sarah Mills: Trudeau's behaviour after leaving office isn't endearing him to the public
Sarah Mills says the former PM has skied with a prince, appeared on Instagram with a backwards cap alongside his popstar...
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