Kristen Villebrun and Wendy Bush hoped they wouldn't have to pray for Chedoke Creek, but four years after they first raised alarm about the water's condition, they were part of an Indigenous full moon ceremony to do just that. About 50 people showed up near Princess Point on the dark and frigid Monday evening for the monthly ceremony, which was particularly special as it focused on Chedoke Creek. The body of water that runs into Cootes Paradise had about 24 billion litres of sewage and storm water runoff leak into it due to a gate being left open.
Regina's executive committee has voted to receive updates on the city's efforts to remove lead water connections every two years rather than annually. The decision was a compromise between some councillors that wanted to continue receiving yearly updates and others who say receiving the reports on annual basis is an inefficient use of council's time.
Regina is taking the final steps toward having new automated water meters installed at every business and home in the city. On Wednesday, the city's executive committee signed off on new bylaw amendments that will help clear the path for the introduction of the new technology. City council must still vote on the changes at a future meeting for them to become reality. According to a report by city staff presented to executive committee, the new meters align with the city's goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.
