Erika Easton wears a shirt that reads "WTF" in bold letters, but she isn't worried about offending anyone. Below the common offensive slang is a slogan to go with the acronym: Where's the food without the farmer? Easton is sporting the shirt because she wants to make others aware of the importance of the agriculture industry.
"Fifty-two million people go to bed hungry. We have to feed the world," said Easton.
The pounding of a hammer echoes from the rooftop of a house, and the scent of fresh wood drifts through the air. A sign on the lawn reads “Another earth conscious building by Waalnut construction.”
Eric Penner de Waal, the co-owner of Waalnut construction, will gladly tell anyone who asks about the vibrant trend of environmentally friendly homes.
Before vampires sparkled in the sun and werewolves had six pack abs, the magical story of Harry Potter dominated the world’s bookshelves and bestseller lists for over a decade. J.K. Rowling’s seven novel series chronicles the famous, boy wizard’s adventures and his struggles against the evil Lord Voldemort. The first novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, was released in 1997, but it was the 2001 release of the first film that propelled the series to a pop culture phenomenon(...)The true end of the Harry Potter series in sight, and it marks the end of an era for one generation.
Becoming an activist for missing aboriginal women was not at the top of Eunice Dianne Big Eagle’s agenda when she moved to Regina from Carlyle over 10 years ago.
Reporting her daughter Danita Big Eagle missing on Feb.14, 2007 would set her on a life-changing journey filled with emotional turmoil and recognition of an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.
The UR Guarantee office is positioned in a seemingly forgotten corner of the second floor of the Riddell Center on the University of Regina campus, where sounds from the busy cafeteria below echo and vibrate their way up the standard white walls. It stands unobtrusively behind a dark green wall and a study lounge positioned under a skylight. Students come and go and snippets of their chatter divulge that mid-terms did not go as well for some as they had hoped. The only uncommon part of this entire scenario is the UR Guarantee office, which houses a program that is unique to the University of Regina.
Some call it the hall of shame. The long walk up 28 stairs towards the dimly lit hallway is considered daunting for those who dare to do it. At the end of the dark hall sits the UR Pride Centre. A small sign hangs above the door: UR Pride Centre, Director Lisa Smith. Dan Shier remembers the first time he made the long walk.
According to the MS Society, there are currently 3,500 people in Saskatchewan who have been diagnosed with MS. This is one of the highest rates in Canada, a country which is already a world leader in prevalence. Among the many Saskatchewan sufferers, interest in a new and unproven treatment option – The MS Liberation Treatment – has risen.
Two soda crackers. That is all it takes for Kris Evoy to break out into hives. The allergy medicine she takes fails to stop the rash from spreading up her arms. There were times that her body would react to food causing hives in her hand and for Evoy it would feel like third degree burns. Evoy`s doctor was unable to alleviate her discomfort. It was in Warman, Saskatchewan that Evoy found relief with naturopathic medicine.
Dancers is one of the most unique businesses in Saskatchewan – it’s also the only strip club in the province. Located in a seemingly untouched part of society, Dancers is hidden from most people in Saskatchewan. In the ’90s the provincial government instituted legislation prohibiting the sale of alcohol in strip clubs. This left strip clubs across the province - particularly in Saskatoon - with a dwindling customer base. Dancers was the only survivor.
Hemp is a plant with great potential as a resource, but it’s been hindered to an association with marijuana. Since the end of prohibition in 1998, the Canadian hemp industry has seen steady growth. In 2009 there were 85 farmers and companies who were licensed by Health Canada to grow, export, import, and process hemp. Of these licenses people in Saskatchewan held 29. Prohibition of hemp came about due to its relation to marijuana. Due to the similarities to marijuana hemp is still outlawed in many parts of the world including most of the United States.
The first year of university is crucial for aboriginal students. Thirty percent drop out their first or second year according to a study done out of the University of Ottawa, compared to 13 percent of non-aboriginal students. What is the University of Regina doing to curtail this statistic?