Regina Woman Missing
by David Fraser
Another woman has gone missing in Regina.
Brandy Wesaquate was last seen on New Year’s Day. She isn’t known to stay out of touch with friends and family, and by January 10th they were concerned enough to notify Regina Police.
News releases were sent out by Regina Police the day after they found out. An additional release was made on the 17th. Twenty-three days later the public was told
Raw milk 'moo'vement hits Regina
Raw milk drinkers Emily Kutarna (left) and Jana Kutarna (right) at the Food Freedom Rally in Regina on Nov. 23. Photo by Christeen Jesse.
by Christeen Jesse
It’s rich, it’s creamy, and it’s illegal.
The sale of raw (not pasteurized or homogenized) milk is banned in Canada, but on Nov. 23, raw milk drinkers around the country rallied against the law.
“It needs to be brought to the public’s attention that we really don’t have the rights and freedoms for choosing the foods that we want to put in our mouths,” said Katy Helliwell, organizer of the Freedom Food Rally in Regina.
Strike looms as library negotiations reach 22nd month
by Robin Booker
The Regina Public Library and its employees have yet to come to an agreement on contract negotiations. The previous collective bargaining agreement expired 22 months ago and library employees have been working without a wage increase ever since.
The library employees are represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees.
Read more: Strike looms as library negotiations reach 22nd month
This confectionary is a lucky one
by Christopher Yip
There’s something about the Westside Confectionary in Normanview that sets it apart from other corner stores: it’s got a golden track record in the lottery.
Jody Lewis has worked behind various store counters for 15 years. Two years ago, in Westside’s first year of business, he sold the winning million-dollar ticket to Wayne Kozak.
This month, Chris Lovely bought a LOTTO MAX ticket and won $100,000.
Downtown Regina's Christmas wreaths made by special needs adults
Wreaths hang on downtown lampposts in Regina for the holiday season. Photo by Trelle Burdeniuk.
by Trelle Burdeniuk
The Christmas wreaths lining downtown Regina weren't made in Santa's workshop, but at a place a bit closer to home. A farm in Lajord, about 40 km southeast of Regina, houses Harvest Community Inc. The organization employs adults with special needs who worked from July until October making Christmas decorations for the Queen City.
Read more: Downtown Regina's Christmas wreaths made by special needs adults
Union donates car
by Jarrett Crowe
For Jan Beadnell, finding transportation just to the grocery story or a doctor’s appointment can be a challenge. She is both a volunteer and client of the Four Leaf Clover Seniors Independence Club transportation service. The Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union recently donated a brand new Chevrolet Cruze to help the club transport senior citizens to appointments or to get groceries.
Accident raises concern
by Austin M. Davis
At noon on Monday, a teenage boy successfully jaywalks across Sherwood Drive. Two days earlier, a 60-year-old man was struck by a vehicle in nearly the same spot and around the same time.
Residents of the community are concerned that Saturday’s accident could happen again.
The 3800 block of Sherwood Drive is near two high schools and an elementary school. There are three bus stops, a strip mall, a Safeway, and a gas station. People of all ages are frequently crossing the street and a lack of crosswalks makes it very dangerous.