REGINA If you’re looking for something fun to do outside this spring, why not adopt a local storm drain? The City of Regina has launched a program to encourage residents to adopt one of 22,000 storm drains in the city. The drains take rainwater off the streets, and dump it directly into Wascana Creek and Lake. Keeping the drains free from garbage and debris means a cleaner Wascana, which is better for fish and wildlife. You can now adopt & name storms drains across #yqr! This is a great way to give back to the community by helping to protect properties from street flooding and keep debris from flowing into Wascana Creek. Find out how at https://t.co/EaRgmE4t3ipic.twitter.com/ocXjt24GGY
City of Regina launches Adopt a Storm Drain campaign
The City of Regina has started a campaign to help clear and maintain the 22,000 storm drains in the city.
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Posted: May 04, 2021 6:00 AM CT | Last Updated: May 4
The City of Regina asks residents to be mindful of traffic and COVID-19 restrictions when clearing their adopted storm drains.(Ashleigh Mattern/CBC)
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The City of Regina is warning people about thin ice on all bodies of water in the city.
With warmer weather in the forecast, the city says the thickness of ice can change quickly. As a result, residents are being told to stay off bodies of water like Wascana Lake, Wascana Creek, storm channels and detention ponds..
“Residents should not walk, ski, skate or play on any body of water,” the city said in a media release. “If you see anyone, particularly children, close to thin ice, call Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500.”
If there’s an emergency involving people or pets who are on the ice or who have broken through, residents are urged to call 9-1-1.
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Regina’s city council now has a better idea of why water bills cost what they do, as it readies to address water affordability this year.
During Wednesday’s executive committee, Deborah Bryden, director of assessment, taxation and utility billing, explained that council asked the city administration for information on the city’s water infrastructure and the modelling of the water utility. Specifically, back in September, council asked about the implications of lowering the daily fixed rate, and the question on everyone’s mind “why is my water bill so high? I don’t use much water.”
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