Regina Volunteer News
Operation Red Nose campaign begins
Excerpt:
“…The annual Operation Red Nose campaign, where volunteers give rides to drivers who’ve been drinking, has begun.
The service will be offered from Nov. 25 to Dec. 31 in 102 Canadian communities, including four in Saskatchewan: Regina, Saskatoon, Prince Albert and the Battlefords….”
Date of Article: November 15, 2016
Source: CBC News
Website: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/operation-red-nose-campaign-begins-1.3851757
Operation Red Nose running limited days during the holiday season
Excerpt:
“…Operation Red Nose will be offering rides on certain days in Nov. and Dec. The charity kicked off their 2016 campaign with a media event on Tuesday.
Drivers will be able to make a phone call, or use the Operation Red Nose app, available in both the iOS and Google Play stores to have a volunteer drive them and their vehicle home.
Last year Operation Red Nose gave more than 400 rides in Saskatchewan….”
Date of Article: November 15, 2016
Source: CTV News
Website: http://regina.ctvnews.ca/operation-red-nose-running-limited-days-during-the-holiday-season-1.3161481
Kamsack man named SPRA’s volunteer of the year for his work with the annual Duck Mountain Loppet
Excerpt:
“…The man who has been the backbone, if not the heart and soul of the annual Duck Mountain Loppet for the past 37 years was presented with the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association’s (SPRA) award for volunteer of the year.
Bruno Lemire of Kamsack received the award from Dawna Nielson, SPRA president, during a gala event at the Delta Hotel in the Saskatchewan Trade and Convention Centre in Regina on October 28….”
Date of Article: November 14, 2016
Source: Kamsack Times
Website: http://www.kamsacktimes.com/news/local-news/kamsack-man-named-spra-s-volunteer-of-the-year-for-his-work-with-the-annual-duck-mountain-loppet-1.2726739
Search and Rescue Regina seeking volunteers as numbers dwindle
Excerpt:
“…Ian Brown was among many deployed to La Ronge in 2015. Their mission: to protect the community from a wildfire.
“You had volunteer fire departments from all over Saskatchewan all coming together for the one sole purpose,” Brown said Saturday. “It was really quite a sense of comradery that i had never experienced before.”
The 22-year-old paramedic is also a member of Seach and Rescue Regina (SARR). For him, helping others is always his top priority….”
Author: Cally Stephanow
Date of Article: November 12, 2016
Source: CTV News
Website: http://regina.ctvnews.ca/search-and-rescue-regina-seeking-volunteers-as-numbers-dwindle-1.3158263
Event supporting Saskatchewan Down Syndrome Society gives everyone the chance to be a superhero
Excerpt:
“…It was a day full of magic for all ages in Regina on Saturday at the second annual Superhero for a Day event in support of the Saskatchewan Down Syndrome Society….”
Author: Ashley Robinson
Date of Article: November 6, 2016
Source: Regina Leader-Post
Website: http://leaderpost.com/news/local-news/event-gives-everyone-the-chance-to-be-a-superhero
‘People want it’: Community radio station CJTR notes 15th anniversary
Excerpt:
“…In a time when traditional media companies are scrambling to secure a long term future amid a rapidly evolving environment, a Regina community radio station — CJTR — is celebrating 15 years of broadcasting rooted in the support of volunteers and community-minded sponsors….”
Author: Dean Gutheil
Date of Article: November 5, 2016
Source: CBC News
Website: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/community-radio-cjtr-15-years-1.3838527
Celebrating 50 Years of Marian Centre Regina
Excerpt:
“…In 1966, Jack Scanlon, Beverly Maciag, and I, with the help of lots of people, opened Marian Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan, a city on the Canadian prairies. The bishop there had invited us and asked us to serve a noon meal to those in need….”
Author: Mary Beth Mitchell
Date of Article: November 4, 2016
Source: Madonna House
Website: http://www.madonnahouse.org/celebrating-50-years-of-marian-centre-regina-by-mary-beth-mitchell/
Minor ball stalwart Kent Phillips honoured by Baseball Saskatchewan
Excerpt:
“…Longtime Estevan Minor Baseball (EMB) supporter Kent Phillips was honoured last month by Baseball Saskatchewan for his work over the past 18 years at making sure all young ballplayers in the Energy City have a chance to enjoy some time on the field….”
Author: Jamie Harkins
Date of Article: November 4, 2016
Source: Estevan Mercury Publications
Website: http://www.estevanmercury.ca/sports/minor-sports/minor-ball-stalwart-kent-phillips-honoured-by-baseball-saskatchewan-1.2458745
Caliph Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad delivers sermon as first purpose-built Regina mosque opens
Excerpt:
“…The Regina Muslim community had an extra special Friday afternoon sermon as they welcomed Caliph Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmed.
The world leader of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at met with Premier Brad Wall and other dignitaries as his part of his month-and-a-half long Canadian visit….”
Author: Krista Sharpe
Date of Article: November 4, 2016
Source: Global News
Website: http://globalnews.ca/news/3048468/caliph-hazrat-mirza-masroor-ahmad-delivers-sermon-as-first-purpose-built-regina-mosque-opens/
Refugee families are ‘settling well,’ aid group says
Excerpt:
“…From providing tips on braving a Saskatchewan winter to enrolling children in schools, the Regina Open Door Society has been among the many groups providing help to Syrian refugees as families launch their new lives in Canada….”
Author: Eman Bare
Date of Article: November 3, 2016
Source: CBC News
Website: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/refugee-families-regina-open-door-society-1.3835531