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Opinion: Human communities under pressure
Good government depends on good planning. A plan for governing, though, must be based on a sound grasp of the fundamental challenges that a political community faces. There will, of course, be...
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Bill 63 could transform school boards
“Stop Bill 63” has become a rallying cry among school board trustees, school staff and parents. But why? Reporter Ashley Martin takes a closer look at the proposed Education Act amendment. What is Bill...
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31 workers who died on the job honoured in annual Day of Mourning
Friday was a sombre day for labourers in Saskatchewan, the province that leads the nation in workplace deaths. Each year, April 28 marks the National Day of Mourning to honour people who were killed or...
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Sask Polytech celebrates 50 years of training nurses
It was a different world 50 years ago. When Sharon Staseson attended nursing school at the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences (SIAAS), she and her classmates would enjoy sharing a...
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U of R students looking at inclusion in Harry Potter
Kate Hughes first encountered Harry Potter on a family road trip to Kelowna. She was seven years old, and her mom read aloud as her dad drove. She devoured the books from that point on. Allie Fenson...
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Astonished! supports strengths of people with disabilities
Kaitlyn Hoar has a tattoo on her right wrist, a Viking symbol that means “if there is a will, there is a way.” It’s a good motto for the goal-driven woman, who got the tattoo for her 28th birthday in...
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U of R budget means layoffs, tuition hike
Tuition is increasing and there will be layoffs, as all but two faculties will see budget cuts at the University of Regina next year. Students can expect a 2.5-per-cent tuition increase across the...
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International conference explores how improvisation can create social change
There was a lot of bullying going on at school in Peepeekisis First Nation until the kids were invited to act out. But it’s not what you think. Acting Out … But In a Good Way is a drama and theatre...
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Darke Hall's future looking brighter
The future of Darke Hall looked brighter after an anonymous Regina family made a $1-million donation toward restoring the “Massey Hall of Western Canada.” Vianne Timmons, president and vice-chancellor...
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Letter: Focus solely on job training is harmful for students and society
Richard Kleer, Dean of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Regina, writes: Permit me to follow up on last weekend’s story about budget cuts at the University of Regina, in particular this year’s...
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North Central walk helps bring community together
The North Central Family Centre is working to make the experience of seeing a police officer or a nurse a bit more welcoming for children. “It’s not always just the police coming to a house when...
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Sexual Assault Awareness Week meant to get people talking
Education and awareness campaigns will be running across the province through Saskatchewan Sexual Assault Awareness Week, May 15 to 19. “A lot of people don’t want to talk about it. If we get it out...
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Summer students say highways work can be dangerous business
Albert Brown wakes up every morning thinking it could be his last day on earth. “You almost have to roll out of bed thinking that to keep you on your toes,” said Brown, 22. “You have to be constantly...
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Impact of Sask. budget on U of R becoming clearer
The University of Regina will cap enrolment to its faculty of engineering and applied science this fall. Due to a tight budget and a decrease in provincial government funding, this is the second year...
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Letter: Young geniuses impress
David Butt of Regina writes: Hundreds of children in Grades 7-12, from every province and territory, brought their research to the University of Regina campus to compete in the Canada-Wide Science Fair...
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Editorial: U of R cuts are bad for Saskatchewan's economy
The now-infamous provincial budget brought in by the Saskatchewan Party government on March 22 is placing a heavy financial burden on many sectors of Saskatchewan society. Obscured by the dramatic hits...
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Documentary explores Regina filmmaker's experience working for the TRC
Visceral. Painful. Personal. These are just a few of the words Trudy Stewart used to describe her experience working for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Stewart was a statement gatherer. Her...
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University of Regina announces more layoffs as the result of funding cuts
REGINA — The University of Regina has announced layoffs and the elimination of vacant positions, blaming the cuts on reduced funding from the provincial government. Eight staff will be laid off and 11...
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Vanstone: There's no business like shoe business
Tim Iannone is not a sole proprietor. Iannone’s Footwear and Shoe Clinic is a family-owned business. But I really wanted to use that pun, so … The other day, my webbed and weathered feet led me toward...
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10 things you’ll be surprised to learn about the University of Regina
1. Guaranteed success The UR Guarantee program was launched in 2009; since then 1,600 students have enrolled in the program. Those who enroll in the UR Guarantee program are promised employment in...
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