There is something about being able to impact a child. It’s such a powerful thing to be able to do and it feels so darn good to be able to do it – to know that you’re making a difference. So that’s why I’m here, and I’ll be doing this until I retire. – Jual […]

In 2015, Niah and her young daughter were living in an apartment on 5 Ave in Regina, across the street from the North Central Family Centre (NCFC). Often waiting at a nearby bus stop, it wasn’t long before they met Sandy – the Centre’s founder and former director – and became friends, sharing snacks and […]

I want our children to be happy and thriving and productive members of the community. That does involve the learning piece and the curriculum piece, but it also involves their mental health wellness. They need to be well, in order to be happy and thriving. Amanda is the Superintendent of Learning at Prairie South School […]

It’s said that the key to happiness is loving what you do and having a great support network of friends and family. If that’s the case, then 17-year-old Alanna has plenty – filled with passion projects and an entire community that cheers her on. It’s a welcome change from her early years, which were constantly […]

On any given day, you are guaranteed to hear the sounds of laughing kids, swishing baskets, and encouraging coaches at the state-of-the-art K+S Potash Gymnasium at HoopLife in northeast Regina. But a closer look shows that the benefits of Hooplife go far beyond the court. The gym is a gathering spot for the next generation […]

As soon as you begin chatting with Charleah – a recent high school graduate and winner of a Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship scholarship – her passion for carpentry shines through, guiding her forward as she starts her career in the trades. One of her biggest supporters in this journey has been the Regina District Industry Education […]

Moving into a place and discovering you have a great neighbour can be like winning the lottery. And that’s how Katherine – a mother of five, originally from Winnipeg – felt after settling in to her new home in Regina. Her neighbour, Cheryl, worked at the nearby North Central Family Centre (NCFC), which turned out […]

As former competitive athletes, Preston and Mariah Shupe know a few things about determination and resilience. Living in Europe for Preston’s hockey career, they came to realize how crucial these traits would be in their lives outside of sport. In the fall of 2019, shortly after welcoming their first child Winnie, the family returned to […]

Keeping one child active and entertained can often feel like a full-time job, and with extracurricular activities, the costs can add up quickly. Now imagine trying to do it for eight children, ranging in age from two to eighteen. It may seem impossible, but family matriarch Heather has done just that, with the help of […]

Most of us have felt “hangry” before – the grumpiness that comes with being hungry. While the term is often used in fun, it’s based in a simple fact: when you’re hungry, it’s hard to function, let alone do your best work. That’s what inspired the launch of Youth+Us partner, Regina Food for Learning (RFFL), […]