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—Macomber, Debbie, author.
2017

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Lonely men in Hard Luck, Alaska, looking for women. Our town might be cold, but our hearts are warm. Location: north of the Arctic Circle. Population:...
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—Adler, Kevin F., author.
2023

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How to end homelessness in America: a must-read guide to understanding housing instability, supporting our unhoused neighbors, and reclaiming our huma...
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—Macomber, Debbie.
2013

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Hard Luck, Alaska--a Town that Needs Women! Location: 50 miles north of the Arctic Circle. Population: 150 (mostly men)--but growing! Because the O'...
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2023

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Almost 40 years after the discovery of HIV, could we be on the verge of ending the AIDS epidemic in America? As of 2019, in the US, there were only 34...
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—Macomber, Debbie.
2009

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Location: north of the Arctic Circle. Population: 150 (mostly men!) But the three O'Halloran brothers, who run a bush-plane charter service called Mid...
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"More Canadians than ever lack a home. Almost every town and city now has homeless residents. Municipalities scramble to provide shelters, and local p...
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—Castrovilla, Selene, 1966- author.
2022

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"George Scott peered at the nearby Union fortress. Something miraculous was taking place! Three enslaved men had entered but had not been cast out. To...
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2019

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Watch global citizen's efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. Each episode delves into a different issue connected to the root causes of poverty, follo...
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2021

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"1919: WWI has just ended, old imperial empires have collapsed and Europe is swept up in a wave of modern ideas. Young Doerte Helm arrives at the newl...
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—Gullachsen, Arthur W., 1973- author.
2021

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"An army may march on its stomach, but it needs more than hot dinners to fight. As Canadians battled through Northwest Europe in the late stages of th...
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—Smiley, Eric, 1951- author.
2019

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"The author, a prominent equestrian coach, provides guidance regarding how the rider learns, how the horse learns, and how the coach bring the two tog...
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—Rode, Alan K., 1954- author.
2017

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In the first biography of Michael Curtiz, Alan K. Rode illuminates the life and work of one of the film industry's most complex figures. He begins by...
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One good scare: horror recs for Spooky Season

… good scare: horror recs for Spooky Season Blog Body The evenings are getting cooler, the leaves are changing color, and that can only mean one thing – spooky season …

Love Songs to End Colonization gives voice to a new world by inviting listeners to sing along

… Love Songs to End Colonization gives voice to a new world by inviting listeners to sing along Submitted by kbalkwill on Tue, 08/16/2022 - 13:53 …

Spring has (almost) sprung

… Spring has (almost) sprung Blog Body It may not feel like it, but spring is here, and temperatures can’t be far behind. Right?! I don't know about you, but spring gives me a …

Ten Steps to Send your Work to a Publisher

… Submit Your Work to a Publisher Format your manuscript to industry standards: 1” margins, 12-point font, double-spaced, 5-point paragraph indent, header …

Celebrate International Women's Day!

… Celebrate International Women's Day! Blog Body This year’s International Woman’s Day theme is a rousing call to action to #BreakTheBias by celebrating women’s …

How To Find The Next Great Series

… How To Find The Next Great Series Blog Body I will always have a soft spot for series books in my heart.  When I was young, I didn’t really identify as … a good read-aloud, but I have very few memories of books being something I spent a lot of time on when I was very …

Children Are Reading More Graphic Novels And These Are the Greats

… Children Are Reading More Graphic Novels And These Are the Greats Blog Body Graphic novels are a popular format for getting children excited about reading and help develop important literacy skills. Oh, and …

New friends in Saskatchewan

… New friends in Saskatchewan Blog Body Supporting newcomers in Saskatchewan is nothing new for us. We’ve always worked …

Shhhh! The piano is sleeping

… Shhhh! The piano is sleeping Blog Body For the last few years, we’ve worked with our friends at the Regina Symphony Orchestra to host our Sounds of Summer Reading … got plenty of string and percussion instruments in our lending library , but no piano. Each year we face a daunting …

RPL Staff Reading Recommendations

… RPL Staff Reading Recommendations Blog Body People often ask us what to … title for the last two years has been Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens.  Here is a list of read-alikes for those waiting for their hold and those wanting more like it. Some …

Marathon reads for your next reading marathon

… Marathon reads for your next reading marathon Blog Body Confession: I am not a runner. I fall firmly into the “reading is my cardio” camp. But one of my … could be the first travel its course. For those who love spending time (even vicariously) in the Canadian wilderness, …

Dunlop Art Gallery exhibition reframes gender representations in historic films

… Art Gallery exhibition reframes gender representations in historic films Submitted by kbalkwill on Tue, 10/31/2023 - 10:14 Add Description Dunlop Art Gallery brings the work of Finnish queer filmmaker Elian Mikkola to Sherwood Village …

Voyage Into the Interior: Extending the Painted Image

… Voyage Into the Interior: Extending the Painted Image … Herivel, Antoinette (1996) …

So, what is BookTok anyway?

… on the social media app TikTok where readers create entertaining videos about the books, genres, authors, and characters they love (or hate). It's become one of the leading book recommendation platforms in the world. It's every …

Yes, we do stuff like that

… we do stuff like that Blog Body A lot has changed at RPL since I first started working here 10 years ago, but one thing has stayed the same: I’m constantly surprised by the …

A Farewell from our Writer in Residence

… A Farewell from our Writer in Residence Blog Body The time has come for me to say goodbye, Regina. My term as your Writer in Residence ends on May 21, when I‘ll head home to Banff, …

Pride Reading Roundup!

… Pride Reading Roundup! Blog Body Books let us see through the eyes of … outside our own experience. And they give us a jumping off point to start a conversation.   One of my favourite ways to …

Create Your Own Concert Venue at Home

… Create Your Own Concert Venue at Home Blog Body One of the things a lot of us have been missing these last few months is live music. Regina’s always had a vibrant music scene, and the recent …

Hello, Bad Art Calling.

… Hello, Bad Art Calling. Blog Body I am not an artist. I appreciate art. I admire anyone who can create anything resembling art. But I have very little confidence in my … involved recreating our line drawings with wire. There was bending and twisting and cursing (thank you mute button). But …

Commit to meaningful and lasting reconciliation

… Commit to meaningful and lasting reconciliation Blog Body Tansi National Day for Truth … returned home. It’s meant to raise awareness of the lasting impact of residential schools, encourage conversations, …

Black Lives Matter Education

… and social media feeds have been filled with the distressing images of events currently unfolding across all of America. Like me, if you are feeling overwhelmed and want to find a path to a deeper …

National Indigenous Peoples Day

… National Indigenous Peoples Day Blog Body Tansi National Indigenous Peoples Day is an opportunity to celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples …

Librarians Creating Personalized Reading Lists

… Librarians Creating Personalized Reading Lists Blog Body Now that you can pick up holds at the … has your back. Answer a few quick questions about your reading preferences and we’ll send you an email with a …

A book for every podcast

… get started… Malcolm Gladwell’s Revisionist History podcast investigates events in our past through a modern lens to see if something was overlooked or misunderstood.  If you are a fan of …

What's wrong with this picture?

… this picture? Blog Body It’s 8 o’clock on a Wednesday evening. The mom-person is on a living room sofa, deep into a massive book with a library marking on its spine: …

Like stories set in WWII? Try these

… Like stories set in WWII? Try these Blog Body   In the last couple of years, titles like “The Alice Network” and “The Tattooist of Auschwitz” have captured imaginations and made fiction set in WWII very popular. With …

Sun Life Financial brings the gift of music to the Prairies

… Sun Life Financial brings the gift of music to the Prairies Submitted by bbook on … - 11:58 Add Description Innovative Musical Instrument Lending Library program expands to Regina Public Library …

Top Reads of 2023!

… of 2023! Blog Body The top 10 lists of most borrowed books in 2023 are here!  Prince Harry’s Spare topped the most borrowed list for overall and nonfiction titles at Regina Public Library in 2023.  Colleen Hoover’s novels fill …

"The library keeps me company"

… chooses to give to RPL. We were touched and humbled by the kind words he had to share… “The library keeps me company on … free from the library. Books, eBooks, DVDs, CDs, online programming, movies – you name it and I use it, all … be here for you – whether you’re visiting us in person, attending an online program, or taking us with you on your …

Four Lessons I Learned Becoming a Writer

… Four Lessons I Learned Becoming a Writer Blog Body Ten years ago, I stared at the blank page, wishing to write. I had the ideas but didn’t know how to get … stopped. So what changed? How did I get from there to becoming an award-winning novelist, scriptwriting instructor, and …

Start DIY Family Storytime With These Resources

… Storytime at home with your loved ones. Your friends at Regina Public Library have pulled together this guide to help you learn and play together.  Find our full instructional video playlist or watch them below. Below are …

How a City Councillor Found His Voice at the Library

… Councillor Found His Voice at the Library Blog Body John Findura is the city councillor for Regina’s Ward 5, but he started that career path, in part, at the library. In 1976, John immigrated to Canada …

When you love scary movies

… season is your favorite time of year, the 31 Horror Films in 31 Days Challenge might be for you. I completed my first challenge four years ago and I had so much fun doing it I’ve continued to take the challenge every year since.   The rules …

Let's Talk About Racism

… Let's Talk About Racism Blog Body Racism and racial injustice have been all over the media in recent months.  With so many stories and opinions circulating, it can be hard to know how to engage …

If you like: Stranger Things

… If you like: Stranger Things Blog Body Have you seen the new trailer for Season 3 of Stranger Things? We are headed back to the Upside Down this July 4th, … long time to wait. So here are five books with a Stranger Things vibe to help tide you over until the bingeing can …

Libraries: Spaces of Possibility

… to writers for many reasons – they house books that remind writers of their goals and potential, and they carry other research materials –but they're also incredibly storied places, both in real life and on the page. In the world of fiction, it's …

Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies

… Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies Blog Body The 2020 Oscar nominations dropped and a lot of the films being recognized this year are based on books. And hey, we …

Most borrowed books of 2022!

… and here they are – the library’s most borrowed titles in 2022! Saskatchewan author Michelle Good’s Five Little Indians was in high demand with Regina Public Library readers in 2022, …

Shannon Lee Simmons: Worry-Free Money

… Lee Simmons: Worry-Free Money Blog Body If you’re anything like me, you wish someone could make it easy for you to … loans, save for a down payment, and still have something left over for a little fun (like maybe a beach vacation … favourite books).   This is where Shannon Lee Simmons comes in. She’s written two best-selling books on exactly that—how …

Explore Canadian Art Online

… Explore Canadian Art Online Blog Body At the Dunlop Art Gallery we’re used to being surrounded by fresh Canadian art every day. It’s such an invigorating atmosphere to work in!  Canadian artists open …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 1

… 3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 1 Blog Body At the outset, writing a novel feels like setting out to climb a mountain or to walk across the country …

8 Unexpected Holiday Reads from the Writer in Residence

… 8 Unexpected Holiday Reads from the Writer in Residence Blog Body It takes a lot to get me into the holiday mood. Not sure if I’m so different from other writers, especially writers of fiction, in that respect. We tend to like to create our own moods …

2020: a year for escape

… 2020: a year for escape Blog Body Use of fiction eBooks increased by 30 per cent in 2020. Surprised? Maybe not so much: the need to escape … this year. RPL’s digital collections skyrocketed as the province shut down at the beginning of the pandemic, and the …

How to (Prepare to) Write a Novel

… Body I know that we artsy-fartsy types (as we were called in the 1960s in an era when reduplicative words were making the rounds) are not supposed to go anywhere near those …

Why Art Galleries Are The Ultimate Date Spot

… Are The Ultimate Date Spot Blog Body There’s so much winter right now—I can’t even. But I have to say, once I finally get to where I’m going, it feels great to be out of … some considerations: Size—how long are you planning on spending? Fun and quirky? Spooky? Scientific? Does it cost …

Free Career and Entrepreneurial Resources

… all aspects of Canadians’ life, many of us  are practicing social distancing. Some of us may be recently out of work due to layoffs … at home to upgrade your skills and stay on track without spending money. Resources for business owners If you are a …

The best show in August

… The best show in August Blog Body Every August, the night sky is flooded with shooting stars. That’s how I like to think of them anyway. I was able to capture one by chance …

For writers in despair

… For writers in despair Blog Body Greetings from the WiR office! This post goes out to the writer … to tell the story, strong and true. Dearest Writer: I'm sending love and light, hope and inspiration. I've also been …

The not-so-challenging challenge: Goal tracker inspiration

… The not-so-challenging challenge: Goal tracker inspiration Blog Body Let your creativity run wild – or not! Find some inspiration below for how to use bullet journal …

Changes for Overdrive app users

… for Overdrive app users Blog Body Overdrive, one of our main providers of digital reading materials, is streamlining its service by making the Libby app the primary way to …

How Parents Can Teach Through Play

… his mother, Sheila, got him his first library card, showing that you’re never too young to start learning and get familiar with new perspectives and experiences. That early learning has now become a weekly ritual, as the two discover …

Building Operator (permanent, full-time)

… Building Operator (permanent, full-time) Job Details Under the direction of the Director, Facilities Infrastructure and Services, the Building Operator performs tasks related to the overall upkeep, …

Ready to run?

… to run? Blog Body One of our favourite local events is coming up this weekend: The Queen City Marathon. We love it … own community.   I’m not a runner myself, but I do love an inspiring story. The running world is chock full of them – along …

How to Find Hope at the Library

… How to Find Hope at the Library Blog Body Sarah Turnbull is a driven entrepreneur who has designed many building spaces, including her local library. She is also a mother. When she …

Start Your Library Resolution with These Services

… mental energy on. It's not that they are necessarily bad in small doses, but many of us don't feel great after scrolling through Facebook rants or Instagram stories for hours and hours. That's why we put …

How Should You Talk to Children About COVID-19?

… Children About COVID-19? Blog Body A question that keeps coming up is how do you talk to children about COVID-19? This is something I have been grappling with, and I have been on the … cooking, practicing yoga, exercise, meditation, and spending time in nature. Stay Connected . Stay connected with …

Junior Public Service Clerk, Albert Branch (term, part-time)

… Service Clerk performs a variety of public service duties including circulation, reader’s advisory services, and maintaining records related to the operation of library …

Level Up! Your Learning This Summer

… Level Up! Your Learning This Summer Blog Body Last year, I wrote a blog post … about summer slide, a term that refers to the loss of learning over the summer months while children are out of school.  This year, a new term has been floating around called “COVID slide”. It refers to the potential …

Bike Repair Kits are here!

… I’m not a cyclist.  The last time I rode a bike was in the early 2000s when I mistakenly decided biking was the best way for me to get back in shape after a few years of intense sitting/studying, and …

Goodbye Overdrive App

… Blog Body Have you heard?! The Overdrive app is disappearing on May 1!   Keep accessing all your favourite eBooks and eAudiobooks on your mobile devices by upgrading to the Libby app ! The process is simple, and all your …

Brightening up Blue Monday

… Brightening up Blue Monday Blog Body Don’t be surprised if you’re feeling blue today. The third Monday in January is often referred to as “Blue Monday,” the …

The not-so-challenging challenge: Reading is good for you

… The not-so-challenging challenge: Reading is good for you Blog Body Did you know? Reading is good for you! Here are just a few (or more) of the …

"Try the library once, and you are hooked!"

… the library has to offer, and he isn’t shy about it, often inviting friends to programs and events such as Hot Topics . His reason for supporting the library with generous donations is simple: “I get so …

10 Ingredients You Need To Write A Short Story With Your Kids.

… 10 Ingredients You Need To Write A Short Story With Your Kids. … around the kitchen table or other favourite family gathering spot. Invite everyone to a fun game of, “Let’s Write a Story!” …

Choosing an ereader: tips from a librarian

… Choosing an ereader: tips from a librarian Blog Body Considering a digital reading device? As a librarian, I’m often asked for …

2007 Board Meetings

… 2007 Board Meetings … January 23 (Annual Meeting)   January 23 (Regular Meeting) Agenda Item 7.04 - Library Director's Report Agenda …

Freedom to Read Week

… Freedom to Read Week Blog Body Step into the twilight zone with us, into a world where libraries ban every book that someone … A world with no books left on our shelves. It's depressing, right?  Freedom to Read Week asks everyone to think …

RPL Staff Picks: From Saskatchewan Cooking to Thrillers

… RPL Staff Picks: From Saskatchewan Cooking to Thrillers Blog Body There are many great new books coming out in May and June, so thought I would highlight a few … a story with a lot of twists and turns and best of all an ending that makes you say, “well I didn’t see that coming”!  …

A Books4Me Snow Day

… Ready for a snow day? Ok, we rarely take snow days here in Regina, being hardy prairie folk. But winter is here, so it’s a good …

How I Improved My Photography at the Library

… Blog Body I took a photo of a rabbit on some abandoned train tracks that made the front page of Reddit . This photo … seen by tens of thousands of people. It's a simple picture in many ways—a balanced composition with a coordinating colour scheme and a built-in story about a rabbit in

The Benefits of Pancake Science (and Online Programming)

… The Benefits of Pancake Science (and Online Programming) Blog Body When the COVID closures began, I must admit I was a bit skeptical about participating in online programming. How would people interact? Would …

If you can't wait for Dog Man, here are some titles to keep you busy!

… newest Dog Man title, For Whom the Ball Rolls , will be coming out in August.  Here’s a list of funny animal graphic novels to keep you entertained while you wait! Sparks! By Ian Boothby August is a …

10 Fun Ways to Celebrate Diversity

… We’re halfway through Celebrate Diversity Month and hope to inspire you try at least one of the following ideas (bonus points if you choose more than one):  1. Host a (virtual) …

12 days of Bookmas

… 12 days of Bookmas Blog Body The snow is falling, a fire is burning in the fireplace, and we're ready to curl up and read. This …

RPL Is Celebrating Black History Month

… RPL Is Celebrating Black History Month Blog Body Regina Public Library is celebrating Black History Month with a collection of programs, …

You’re gonna need a bigger boat

… You’re gonna need a bigger boat Blog Body Just in time for Shark Week I’ve rounded up my Top 10 shark … SHARKNADO (2013) It’s sharks. It’s tornados. It’s sharks inside tornados. I mean, you can’t possibly get any more ridiculous or fun if you tried. An instant cult classic for all the right (or is that wrong?) …

The Top 3 Steps To Cash Flow Survival For Small Businesses

… The Top 3 Steps To Cash Flow Survival For Small Businesses Blog Body The Top 3 Steps To Cash Flow Survival For Small Businesses Cash flow is the in- and out-flow of money from a … easiest to find the room to reduce.  Cut discretionary spending such as free coffee or subscriptions that aren’t …

Cozy Cooking

… Cozy Cooking Blog Body One of the things I love most about this time of year in Saskatchewan are the smells, both outdoors and indoors. …

Smells like back to school season

… Body It’s September, and that means families are scrambling to get into the routine of bus schedules, bag lunches, and getting to know new …

Meet the 2024-25 Writer in Residence!

… Meet the 2024-25 Writer in Residence! Blog Body Hello out there. We’re on the air, as an old-style Stompin’ Tom hockey song goes. I’m Michael Mirolla, proud and honoured to be the 2024-2025 Writer in Residence at Regina Public Library. And I’ll be around …

Orange Shirt Day is a chance for us to engage in open conversation about residential schools

… Orange Shirt Day is a chance for us to engage in open conversation about residential schools Blog Body … Every Child Matters. It’s a chance for all of us to engage in open conversation about residential schools. It creates … survivors to share their stories, which is crucial to healing, and to learning. By making space for these discussions …

Level Up

… Up … Did you know that 84% of kids agree that summer reading helps them with school?* Keep your brain energized all summer long AND enter to win awesome prizes with Regina Public Library's summer …

Book Club Test Drive

… Book Club Test Drive Blog Body If you love the idea of getting together with other readers to talk about books, but … way to get a feel for what book clubs are like, without making a major commitment. It's all online, so there's no pressure to schedule or show up to a …

What's a 3D scanner, anyway?

… anyway? Blog Body Guess what?! RPL now has a 3D scanner in our Digital Media Studio ! I jumped at the opportunity to sit down with Digital Media Specialist, Rhys Pugh, to find out: what is this thing? Q: What does a 3D scanner actually do? A: A 3D scanner …

Regina Public Library celebrates International Women’s Day

… Regina Public Library celebrates International Women’s Day Submitted by kbalkwill on Tue, 03/01/2022 - 09:14 Add Description Regina Public Library (RPL) celebrates International Women’s …

10 Family Literacy Tips

… Read together as a family. It’s more fun than the gym (in our opinion) and it creates a foundation for your children’s literacy development, future success in school and well-being throughout their lives. Here are …

Write a novel in November

… Write a novel in November Blog Body Greetings from the Writer in Residence office! Hopping into the blog to send a wave of …

Betty's story: when giving is second nature.

… Betty's story: when giving is second nature. Blog Body Betty is a veteran of giving back to the Regina community. Over the years, she has volunteered with …

There's music in the air

… There's music in the air Blog Body We are in a musical mood at the library and have so much that we want to share with you to get you reading, listening, watching and playing! To get you reading The …

Indigenous Voices: Sharing Our Stories

Indigenous Voices: Sharing Our Stories Blog Body RPL’s newest collection puts Indigenous authors front and centre. The Indigenous Voices collection focuses on writings by and …

Family Road Trips

… of family road trips are mostly made up of me fighting in the back seat with my sister, and complaining when my dad played the same Bruce Springsteen tape …

​​​​​​​Stream the best in movies and documentaries

… ​​​​​​​Stream the best in movies and documentaries Blog Body We are excited to announce that Regina Public Library has launched Kanopy , an on-demand streaming service that offers the best in world cinema, …

Uncover Your Family Story

… Uncover Your Family Story Blog Body You might be looking for some interesting projects you can do from home right now, and at RPL we …

The Joy of Book Clubs

… The Joy of Book Clubs Blog Body One thing that always makes me happy is meeting with my book club. There’s nothing like catching up with friends and talking about …

RPL Film Theatre Celebrates Queer Prairie Storytellers

… Anderson. Their new feature-length film Before I Change My Mind blends documentary and fictional storytelling to explore queer themes, memory, and personal trials. … notes, “When I was a teenager on the Canadian Prairies in the 1980s, I was often asked, ‘Are you a boy or a girl?’ …

Regina Public Library recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with talk by author Lisa Bird-Wilson

… Regina Public Library recognizes National Day for Truth and … by bbook on Tue, 09/27/2022 - 09:12 Add Description Regina Public Library (RPL) will host an in-person event to recognize the National Day for Truth and …

Interview with Thomas Benjoe

Interview with Thomas Benjoe Blog Body Thomas Benjoe is President & CEO of  FHQ Developments , the Investment and Economic Development Corporation for the File … Commerce . We were able to asked him a few questions just in time for Small Business Week.  RPL: Thomas, what is the …

5 Investment Tips We Wish We Could Tell Our Younger Selves

… 5 Investment Tips We Wish We Could Tell Our Younger Selves … professional, you may be worried about the basics of your financial life, like budgeting and saving. While four in five millennials have started …
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