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Coronavirus : U of R Green Patch Garden donating locally-grown food"I have donated over 600 pounds of food and aiming to get to 2000 pounds by end of the season," RPIRG Green Patch Coordinator, Tayef Ahmed said.Aug 13, 2020
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Coronavirus: Cowessess First Nation releases back-to-school planThe community has not had a positive COVID-19 case to date.EducationAug 12, 2020
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La Ronge, Sask., teen becomes first Youth Writing Experience participant with sight lossKaris Oscienny started writing when she was nine and has since developed a passion for story telling with her first book already in the works.CanadaAug 10, 2020
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Harassment claims: Regina’s Street Culture Project suspends senior executiveStreet Culture executive director Dustin Browne resigned last month after sexual allegations against him surfaced online.CanadaAug 6, 2020
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Rebellion Brewing Company tackles workplace discriminationThe Regina-based brewery will also bring in facilitators to host staff sessions on sexual harassment and discrimination.CanadaAug 5, 2020
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Coronavirus: Regina Food Bank experiences massive surge, serving over 14,000 monthly'If numbers stay like this and donations stay low on the food end, we are going to have to continue to rely on eating into our reserves,' Regina Food Bank CEO John Bailey said.CanadaJul 29, 2020
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Saskatchewan Advisory Committee on the Gender Entrepreneurship Gap releases final reportThe report outlined 10 recommendations to support the growth of women-led businesses in Saskatchewan.CanadaJul 28, 2020
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Regina pups celebrate milestone on journey to becoming future CNIB guide dogsThe next challenge for Indy and Percy when they arrive at CNIB Guide Dogs' Canine Campus, is transitioning into training with a guide dog mobility instructor or guide dog trainer.CanadaJul 22, 2020
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Rainbow Cinema in Regina reopening July 24 after coronavirus shutdown'We are calling it a soft reopening. We'll be open Friday nights, Saturdays and Tuesdays,' one of Rainbow Cinema's managers, Thomas Hendricksen, said.CanadaJul 22, 2020
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Saskatchewan government investing $1M in agricultural water management projectsThe commitment builds off of a $4-billion government irrigation investment in the Saskatchewan Conservation and Development Association announced last year.CanadaJul 20, 2020
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Global warming: University of Regina study shows high toxic algae levels in prairie lakesAccording to the study, the chance of exceeding toxin levels that cause acute human health effects has increased to one in four in several lakes in southern Saskatchewan.EnvironmentJun 19, 2020
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Coronavirus: Regina Rec League set to reopen in JulyLeague registration closes on June 14.CanadaJun 4, 2020
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Human waste in Wascana Park: PCC says it’s working on alternative washroomsProvincial Capital Commission said it is working with the city and the University of Regina to provide safe and inclusive bathroom facilities for park-goers.CanadaJun 4, 2020
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City confirms hydrocarbons released into sewer system from Regina’s Co-op RefineryA full investigation is ongoing to track the costs associated with the clean up, which the City of Regina will recoup from the Co-op Refinery Complex.CanadaJun 2, 2020
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Summer Bash drive-in movie night returns to Regina with physical distancing in placeSome of the movie titles include "Onward," "Yesterday," "Captain Marvel," "Moana" and "The Breakfast Club."CanadaMay 25, 2020
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Fighting COVID-19: Staff at Regina care home live with residents for 55 daysDespite the hardships of not being able to see his own family, one staff member said the sacrifice was worth it.HealthMay 22, 2020
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Stray dog in Moose Jaw finds forever home thanks to coronavirus pandemicBoo, a stray dog too afraid to be captured and sheltered by the Humane Society, bonded with Winston--a Shih Tzu dog whose family lived nearby.CanadaMay 21, 2020
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$252M agric-sector aid: APAS wants more federal funding for Saskatchewan producersAPAS said the announcement falls far short of the $2.6 billion identified as the amount needed to avoid serious food insecurity and hardship to both farmers and consumers.CanadaMay 6, 2020
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Tick season in Saskatchewan: Steps to reduce the risk of tick-borne diseasesWith warmer weather and more opportunity to get outdoors, experts advise you cover-up when walking in grassy areas where ticks are more likely to be found.CanadaApr 30, 2020
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Keeping Cree language alive: Regina man offering free online lessons for childrenRegina Public Schools' Jeff Cappo is using fun games to teach children how to count and translate words from Cree to English and vice versa.CanadaApr 23, 2020
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Collision on Highway 2 north of Moose Jaw claims life of woman, 29: RCMPA 29-year-old woman has died after being involved in a collision on Highway 2 just north Moose Jaw on Monday.CanadaApr 21, 2020
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Coronavirus: YWCA Regina shelters and essential services remain fully accessibleYWCA Regina has also acquired additional apartments within the city to make more space for people in need to stay while also social distancing.CanadaApr 20, 2020
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Regina cleaning services experience spike in demand due to coronavirusWinmar says they're getting lots of calls for preventive cleaning, and extra care is taken to deep clean after a confirmed or presumptive coronavirus case.HealthApr 16, 2020
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Regina Chinese community donates 380,000 medical gloves to health-care workersThe donation comes from a group of 63 members of the community, who also own the Global Trade and Exhibition Centre (GTEC) in Regina.HealthApr 7, 2020
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Saskatchewan real estate market records highest residential sales in 2 yearsResidential sales across Saskatchewan increased significantly in March compared to the same period in the last two years, even amid the COVID-19 health crisis.ConsumerApr 4, 2020
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