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Albeit a bit later than planned, the Saskatchewan Science Centre plans to reopen its second floor along with a new, featured visiting exhibition: Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks. The centre was originally poised to launch the exhibit on April 2 but was forced to shut down before that could happen as cases of COVID-19, driven largely by variants of concern, surged in Regina. Public health orders at that time shuttered an array of services,...

The new editor-in-chief of The Star Phoenix and The Leader Post spent his early life in Yorkton. Rob McLaughlin, who took over the editor-in-chief positions at both papers and the deputy publisher job at The Star Phoenix last Monday, comes back to Saskatchewan from Vancouver, where he was recently in charge of digital content and strategy for the National Film Board. "[Saskatchewan] has always been part of who I am and who my wife is, and weve instilled this sense of place even into our childre...

Sask. spring sitting dominated by pandemic, punctuated by personal shots in house Saskatchewan spring legislative sitting was dominated by COVID-19. Its completion seemed to be welcomed by the provinces 61 MLAs, some of whom spent their time in the house bickering about who would be worse to lead the people of the province. Social Sharing

Regina residents passing leaves behind hidden musical legacy Don Murdoch passed away at the age of 91 on April 2, leaving behind an eclectic pipe organ that he built and assembled himself. Author of the article: Gillian Francis Publishing date: May 14, 2021  •  4 hours ago  •  4 minute read  •  Don Murdochs niece Betty Warke and her son Tyler Dash stand next to his custom built pipe organ. The instrument, which took decades to construct, is built into the walls and floor of...

Regina mayor says if voters dont like land deal, they can vote council out next election Mayor Sandra Masters said council was elected to do whats best for the economic growth of the city and people can choose differently in the next election. Social Sharing

Fort QuAppelle high school opens Indigenous cultural, ceremony room “When you sit on the ground in a circle, it’s a structure that’s conducive to communication and consensus-making.” Author of the article: Evan Radford Publishing date: Mar 16, 2021  •  March 16, 2021  •  3 minute read  •  Bert Fox Community High School in Fort QuAppelle, Sask. opened its Cultural Room in March 2021 for students and the community to learn about First Nations ceremonies and culture. Kn...

His family is putting up a reward of up to $100,000 if any information is provided that leads to his whereabouts.

" (MN-S), if this is allowed to continue, is nothing more than a membership organization." Author of the article: Nick Pearce  •  Local Journalism Initiative Publishing date: Mar 12, 2021  •  March 12, 2021  •  2 minute read  •  Métis National Council president Clément Chartier speaks to press announcing legal action against Métis Nation Saskatchewan over a recent change to its election rules that only allows registered members to vote...

Article content Government relations spokesperson Shaylyn McMahon said this week the ministry “is considering options for an online system where municipal finances would be publicly available, including … on Saskatchewan.ca.” MacKay acknowledged 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic likely left the province scrambling on some fronts with unprecedented workloads. McMahon alluded to that in her response to the Leader-Post, saying project timelines needed adjustment “as the ministry’s focus was...

Article content A virtual bear pit doesn’t have the same bite. The traditional bear pit session is a chance for municipal leaders from across Saskatchewan to engage political leaders in direct and sometimes heated debate at the annual Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities convention. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or Premier, cabinet tame bear pit session with rural leaders Back to video But Premier Scott Moe and members of his cabin...