Regina Food Bank Names New CEO

by | Aug 14, 2012

It has been in operation for 30 years, and now there is a new man to lead the Regina Food Bank into the future. Steve Compton has been appointed the new CEO. Compton has been the director of operations for the food bank for the last seven years. He says he is looking...

Aboriginal Teens Getting Pointers On Becoming Entrepreneurs

by | Aug 13, 2012

Nineteen Grade 10 and 11 Aboriginal students from across Canada are exploring the possibilities of setting up their own businesses this week. They are part of the 4th Annual Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Camp at the First Nations University of Canada’s...

Prince Albert Satellite Station To Get $39 Million Upgrade

by | Aug 10, 2012

The Prince Albert Satellite Station is getting a major boost. Today, Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver stood outside the station to announce Ottawa was spending $39 million to equip the facility with two new giant antennae. The announcement coincides with the 40th...

Metis Woman Among New Recruits Of Regina Police Service

by | Aug 10, 2012

A 28-year-old Regina Metis woman was among the new recruits who took the oath of office to become members of the Regina Police Service today. Samantha Geiger has wanted to be a police officer for as long as she can remember. Hundreds of applicants applied, but...

Elder Says She Is At Peace After Boat Burning

by | Aug 10, 2012

A healing event for residential school survivors in the La Ronge area was attended by about 200 people yesterday. A boat burning was held at a high school located on a Lac La Ronge Indian Band reserve. Elder Catherine Charles took part in the ceremony. She says it is...