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Community Gardens!  Information!

Community Gardens! Information!

Posted in Children / Community Programs / Families / Youth

Want to join a Community Garden this summer? Find out where community and school gardens are located in Regina and how to join using this interactive map and table! Click on the interactive community and school garden map to see where public gardens are located in Regina (must be in a...


City System Will Alert Residents To Emergencies!

City System Will Alert Residents To Emergencies!

Posted in Children / Community Programs / Families / Youth

The City of Regina has launched a mass notification system to alert residents during emergencies.   May 2016 by Natascia Lypny Leader-Post    “I can’t stress enough how important this system is for our community,” said Fire Chief Ernie Polsom. The system, called Notifynow, will send out...


Breast Milk Donors Sought for RQHR Neonatal ICU Depot

Breast Milk Donors Sought for RQHR Neonatal ICU Depot

Posted in Children / Community Programs / Families

Breast milk donors are being sought for the milk depot at the Regina General Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). “Breast milk is of particular importance to help babies in our NICU gain health and strength, but some mothers cannot provide their own for a variety of reasons, such...


Mosaic Stadium Farewell!  Join the Fun!

Mosaic Stadium Farewell! Join the Fun!

Posted in Children / Community Programs / Families / Youth

Mosaic Stadium is a community gathering space that is special to many in Regina and our province as a whole. It has served us well and we wanted to make the stadium as accessible as possible in 2016 for residents to say good-bye.”  - Mayor Fougere   Kick-Off Celebration - May 21, 2016 ...


Calling All Artists!  Design a Community Art Project to Commemorate Mosaic Stadium!

Calling All Artists! Design a Community Art Project to Commemorate Mosaic Stadium!

Posted in Community Programs

Contest: Community Art Project As a way to commemorate Mosaic Stadium and its significance to community, the City launched a public call on May 2nd for a commemorative art piece to be commissioned.  The selected work, which must be created this year with the community’s participation, will...


Report! Muslims in Canada Proud to be Canadian!!

Report! Muslims in Canada Proud to be Canadian!!

Posted in Community Programs / Immigration News

Muslims in Canada increasingly proud of and attached to Canadian identity, says Report!  May, 2016    From CIC News   A new report reveals that the Muslim population of Canada, most of whom are immigrants, have a strong attachment to Canada and feel that the country is heading in the...


Habitat for Humanity Encourages Families to Apply for Home Ownership!

Habitat for Humanity Encourages Families to Apply for Home Ownership!

Posted in Community Programs / Families

Apply For Homeownership  Habitat for Humanity homes are sold to families who are in need of a hand up, not a hand out.  With no down payment required and financed with affordable, interest-free mortgages, Habitat homes are safe, decent and affordable.  Partner families will have mortgage...


A Young Syrian Refugee Already Helping Out with English Classes!

A Young Syrian Refugee Already Helping Out with English Classes!

Posted in Community Programs / Families / Immigration News / Youth

3 May 2016  by Ashley Martin Leader-Post   When Mohammed Ajeel came to Canada a year ago, he only knew a bit of English.  Photo Bryan Schlosser       Mohammed Ajeel, standing at left, and English instructor Lisa Jane de Gara work with students in a class.   Ajeel is a 15-year-old boy from...


FREE!  Food for the Price-Conscious (and Healthy) Person!  At the Library! Register now!

FREE! Food for the Price-Conscious (and Healthy) Person! At the Library! Register now!

Posted in Community Programs / Families

Food prices have gone way up but there are some alternatives to simply paying more. Join us as we explore these options - such as growing your own food,alternatives to pricy health foods and products, and healthy meals on a budget. Registration required. Sun, May 8 2:00-3:00 pmCentral...


FREE! Children's Clay Workshop!  At the Library!

FREE! Children's Clay Workshop! At the Library!

Posted in Children / Community Programs / Families

Animal Pockets: Children's Clay Tile Creation Workshop!  Children ages 7-12.  Registration required!  In this clay workshop, artist Denise Smith will teach young creators how to make animal shaped, clay wall pockets that can hold jewelry, keys, flowers and other treasures.  Children...