Children’s Hospital Foundation Radiothon raises over $532,000
Excerpt:
“…The 14th annual Children’s Hospital Foundation Radiothon has wrapped up, raising a total of $532,312.95.
The money will be used to purchase pediatric equipment for hospitals throughout the province and to complete the children’s hospital in Saskatoon….”
Author: Adam Gamble
Date of Article: November 3, 2016
Source: CTV Regina
Website: http://regina.ctvnews.ca/children-s-hospital-foundation-radiothon-raises-over-532-000-1.3145383
Big Brothers looking for 30 adult volunteers in 30 days
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“…The Big Brothers organization in Regina is hoping to sign up 30 mentors in 30 days.
The campaign to recruit volunteers is dubbed Mentor Quest, and the group hopes to find 30 adults for 30 Regina youth by the end of November….”
Date of Article: November 2, 2016
Source: CBC News
Website: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/big-brothers-campaign-1.3834089
Regina church holds fundraiser for Haiti after Hurricane Matthew
Excerpt:
“…After Hurricane Matthew brought destruction to many parts of Haiti, a Regina church felt compelled to do their part to help relief and rebuild efforts in Haiti.
Soup for Haiti was a fundraiser hosted by Saint Jean Baptiste parish in Regina on Sunday. The church in Regina has parishioners from Haiti….”
Author: Dean Gutheil
Date of Article: October 23, 2016
Source: CBC News
Website: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/soup-for-haiti-fundraiser-1.3818103
Amnesty International teaches teenagers to become activists
Excerpt:
“…You could call it activism 101 for tomorrow’s leaders.
Seventy-five young people gathered in a University Regina classroom on Sunday, Oct. 16, to learn about how to become human rights activists.
The event was hosted by Amnesty International, a global organization which campaigns for human rights….”
Author: Dean Gutheil
Date of Article: October 16, 2016
Source: CBC News
Website: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/amnesty-international-human-rights-activists-1.3807732
Regina Food Bank hopes to drive away hunger
Excerpt:
“…The Regina Food Bank is hoping to drive away hunger with a food drive Thursday.
CBC Radio’s The Morning Edition’s Sheila Coles will interview people from around Regina involved with the food bank in some way. They will tell their stories to the rest of the city throughout the morning….”
Author: Sheila Coles
Date of Article: October 12, 2016
Source: CBC News
Website: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/regina-food-bank-hopes-to-drive-away-hunger-1.3802193
Two Habitat for Humanity houses opened
Excerpt:
“…Two Habitat for Humanity (Habitat) partner families are now official homeowners after a special ceremony held in Yorkton today. The province, through Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC), supported the families’ achievement of homeownership by providing $130,000 toward the costs of construction….”
Date of Article: July 21, 2016
Source: Yorkton This Week
Website: http://www.yorktonthisweek.com/news/local-news/two-habitat-for-humanity-houses-opened-1.2306537
Successful Love Your Lake program to be rolled out in Saskatchewan
Excerpt:
“…For the Love Your Lake program, local surveyors evaluate lakeshore properties by boat, offering each owner a report that makes suggestions on what they can do to improve their own patch. At the same time, local bodies are provided with broader reports on steps to take to protect their waters….”
Author: Brian Fitzpatrick
Date of Article: July 19, 2016
Source: Regina Leader-Post
Website: http://leaderpost.com/news/saskatchewan/successful-love-your-lake-program-to-be-rolled-out-in-saskatchewan
