Larissa Kurz
Regina Leader Post
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Sask. considering feds deal on health care funding, repeats Moe
Saskatchewan's premier says it is likely a deal on health care funding with the federal government will happen. → Read More
Holy Rosary parent says closure like 'a rug pulled out from under us'
Holy Rosary Community School parents are still in shock to hear the school will be closed by June 2024, according to Regina Catholic Schools. → Read More
Town of Gravelbourg seeking fresh bids to repurpose historical convent
"We have to look at more than just money here. There's history to preserve." → Read More
Victim advocate Rod McKendrick 'humbled' to join Order of Canada
Rod McKendrick, a long-time advocate for interpersonal violence, is one of five Sask. appointees to the Order of Canada for 2023. → Read More
Ice carvers at Frost Regina making magic with chisels and chainsaws
Albertan ice sculptor Barry Collier has been carving for more than twenty years, and he still finds a magic in the craft. → Read More
Sask. nursing union says recruitment plan moving too slow
Saskatchewan Union of Nurses president Tracey Zambory feels the province's plan to recruit overseas nurses is moving too slow to help nurses. → Read More
Regina psychologist Gordon Asmundson excited to be named to Order of Canada
Leading mental health researcher Gordon Asmundson is one of five Saskatchewan residents named to the Order of Canada for 2023. → Read More
Sask. reaches new record for overdose deaths in 2022
Preliminary data shows Saskatchewan had more overdose deaths in 2022 than any year previous, an increase from the record set in 2021. → Read More
Stories of the year: Freedom Convoy put down strong ties to Sask.
The Leader-Post is looking back on some of the stories that had the most impact on us this past year. Today: Convoys and Covid → Read More
'Some people lead the parade': Regina activist Barb Dedi passes away
Long time Regina volunteer and social activist Barb Dedi passed away late Monday night following a diagnosis of cancer. → Read More
Meet the two new geriatricians joining Sask.’s provincial team
Dr. Lucas Diebel and Dr. Kelsey Sharanowski recently opened practices in Regina, increasing the geriatricians in Saskatchewan to five. → Read More
Order of Canada appointees include five Saskatchewan residents
Five notable Saskatchewan figures will be invested into the Order of Canada for 2022, in recognition of lifetime achievements and service. → Read More
University of Regina pausing journalism school admissions for program revamp
The University of Regina is pausing admissions to it's journalism programs next year to bring them "up-to-date" with industry demands. → Read More
Family says billing codes restricting doctor visits in private care homes
A Regina family say the removal of the billing code for at-home doctor visits in private care means seniors in Sask. are at a disadvantage. → Read More
'Ag-tech is sexy': experts at Agribition say sector hinges on trust
The key to continuing the growth of ag-tech in Saskatchewan is building relationships, said a panel of experts at Agribition in Regina. → Read More
51 years of Agribition: Maidstone rancher has been there for all of them
David Johner has been to every Canadian Western Agribition held, since the livestock exhibition debuted in 1970. → Read More
Canadian Western Agribition opens with alpacas on show
Opening day of Canadian Western Agribition put a particular spotlight on a smaller section of the livestock industry: alpaca farming. → Read More
'It has to stop': Family wants inquest into overdose death of man discharged from Regina hospital
The family of a Regina man who died of an overdose after being denied detox care is looking for answers on better mental health supports. → Read More
'Compromised' natural gas line caused Regina house explosion, fire department says
The crumbled building belongs to the Regina Housing Authority, which said none of the units were occupied and the building was boarded up. → Read More
SaskPower meter mix-up results in hefty bill — then refund
Terry and Pat Schiissler faced a big SaskPower bill, after finding their meter was wired to a neighbour's home instead of their own. → Read More