Regina Volunteer News

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

‘We can restart our life’: Syrian refugee happy to be in Saskatchewan

Excerpt:
“…Syrian refugees began arriving in Saskatchewan about a year ago, and one newcomer has embraced her new prairie life with joy….”

Date of Article: November 2, 2016
Source: CBC News
Website: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/syrian-refugees-saskatchewan-1.3833567

Big Brothers looking for 30 adult volunteers in 30 days

Excerpt:
“…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

Tina Bird will participate in prominent fundraiser

Excerpt:
“…For the second straight year, a resident of southeast Saskatchewan will participate in the Rescue on the Prairie fundraiser for the STARS Air Ambulance.

Tina Bird, who in Estevan and works at AECOM’s Lampman office, has agreed to participate in the benefit, which will occur on Sept. 15….”

Author: David Willberg
Date of Article: July 22, 2016
Source: Estevan Mercury
Website: http://www.estevanmercury.ca/news/business-energy/tina-bird-will-participate-in-prominent-fundraiser-1.2308193

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

Bee colony atop University of Regina attracts students

Excerpt:
“…There’s a buzz about the University of Regina these days, and it has to do with an influx of population. A colony of around 40,000 bees has moved in….”

Date of Article: July 20, 2016
Source: CBC News
Website: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/bee-colony-uofr-sask-1.3687891

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