PRINCE ALBERT Prince Albert’s mayor is asking the province to create mandatory bike helmet legislation, which would make Saskatchewan one of the last Canadian provinces to require helmets for cyclists. Prince Albert City Council is in the process of creating a new bike bylaw, but helmets will only be mandatory for riding electric bikes. Mayor Greg Dionne argues the city can’t enforce helmets for all cyclists, with so many people coming from other cities and for the cost of putting up signs to inform people of having to wear helmets. “Why you can’t do it by yourself is we’re a tourism centre, so tourists come, they bring their bike, they don’t have helmets. We stop them, say ‘You’ve got to have a helmet.’ That’s going to deter them,” he said.
REGINA For many Saskatchewan residents, adjusting to the isolation of the pandemic has been challenging. For those who live with a brain injury, their isolated living situation is sometimes difficult to comprehend. Gordy Fisher grew up dreaming of becoming a doctor. But after being in a car accident as a young boy, his life took a different turn. Despite this curveball, Fisher lives a full life. However, he has been struggling with the lack of normalcy in his life since the pandemic. “I’m an out and about person and sometimes I take transit, too. So I like doing those things and I like getting on. I am not a person who likes to stay at home,” said Fisher.