Jennifer Ackerman, Regina Leader Post

Jennifer Ackerman

Regina Leader Post

Regina, SK, Canada

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  • Regina Leader Post
  • TheStarPhoenix.com
  • Edmonton Journal
  • Ottawa Citizen

Past articles by Jennifer:

Stories of the year: Growing food insecurity, homelessness, and inflation shows gaps in safety net

Aside from the pandemic, 2022 brought to Saskatchewan its own unique pressures that seemed to rub salt in an already stinging wound. → Read More

Stories of the year: Unexpected changes and controversy abounded at Regina's City Hall

As certain pandemic pressures began to ease, 2022 saw City Hall shook loose with unexpected change and distracted by council controversy. → Read More

Growth of community fridges in Regina aim to fill gaps with judgment-free philosophy

In two years, the number of community fridges in Regina grew from zero to three, with communities helping to fill gaps for those in need. → Read More

Cathedral resident launches project to help community members test for radon

The Cathedral RaDon Project loans monitoring devices to residents to check levels in their home and then helps them navigate next steps. → Read More

Plans for playground, spray pad in North Central waylaid by uncertainty around Lawson replacement

While some have criticized the change on social media, community organizations say they understand the logistical challenges that led to it. → Read More

From YEG to YQR: New manager settling into City Hall

The new city manager, and her four dogs, moved to Regina on Monday and started in her new role Tuesday. → Read More

Equity, leadership and money essential to Regina's climate action success: policy report

Climate equity is the main message behind a new report released by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Saskatchewan on Thursday. → Read More

City council eliminates so-called 'troll tax,' talks parking and more

Amusement tax, a new city manager, parking and alleys up for discussion by city council. → Read More

Industry, community eager for new incentive program to revitalize, intensify Regina

Developers and target core communities are excited for the potential new intensification and revitalization incentive programs may have. → Read More

North Central eyes intensification incentives with cautious optimism

The community association said incentives to develop in the neighbourhood would be a positive thing as long as affordability remains key. → Read More

Council votes to expand red light camera program to include rolling right turns

City council has voted to expand Regina's red light camera program to include rolling right turn violations and explore other expansions. → Read More

Integrity commissioner not investigating complaint against Coun. Terina Shaw for Indigenous comments

A complaint made against Shaw for comments made related to Indigenous people will not be investigated by the integrity commissioner. → Read More

How Regina's integrity commissioner adjudicates ethics complaints

Integrity commissioner Angela Kruk sheds a little light on what criteria an ethics complaint must meet in order to be investigated. → Read More

Regina city council votes to expand red light camera program

Council voted to expand Regina's red light camera program to include rolling right turn violations, but says it's not a ploy to pad wallets. → Read More

Council opts not to impose sanctions as Coun. Terina Shaw reveals mental illness, desire to get help

Regina city council decided not to impose sanctions against Shaw after she revealed a struggle with mental illness and a desire to get help. → Read More

Profs, U of R leadership clash on seventh wave approach to COVID-19

A group of professors say University of Regina administration must do more to communicate about and mitigate COVID-19 amid seventh wave. → Read More

Regina Public Library proposing rebuild of central branch on current site

One Wednesday, the Regina Public Library announced plans to pursue the demolition and rebuild of its central branch instead of renovating. → Read More

With masks and vax uptake at standstill, what can Sask. expect from COVID's 7th wave?

Vaccination and masking is at a standstill. Experts say better and more aligned messaging is needed to make it through in one piece. → Read More

Film industry, province tout comeback with new series to be filmed in Sask.

The series will be the first big-budget production since the government increased funding to the Creative Saskatchewan Production Grant. → Read More

Moose Jaw police seek consultant to develop 5-year strategic plan

The Moose Jaw Police Service hopes a new strategic plan will help uncover new and emerging trends in the community. → Read More