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Drive Thru...Pick-up FALL SUPPER

Our Lady of Peace Parking lot, 425 Broad St. North. Friday, Oct. 9th and Saturday, Oct. 10th, 6:00 pm. Roast Beef supper catered by Charlotte's Catering. Tickets are $20.00 per meal. For tickets, please call Dennis (306) 530-2370 or Anita at (306) 543-0421. Sponsored by Our Lady of Peace Finance Council, with proceeds going towards mortgage payments. See poster for more details.

Easter Party

Saturday, April 4, 2020. 2pm–4:30pm. Uplands Community Centre: 20 Weekes Crescent.

Uplands Community Garage Sale

The Uplands Community Garage Sale will take place on Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30, 2020.

You can have your sale placed on the community map for free by calling Yvonne at (306) 545-6492 or emailing uplandsca@gmail.com. Maps will be posted on our community website. You can set your own hours for your garage sale, no Community Association membership is required, and you are welcome to advertise on your own as well.

Our Lady of Peace 55+ Senior Group

Annual membership $10.00

Everyone is welcome to attend the following activities:

  • Cards: Mondays at 1:30 p.m. (free with membership)
  • Forever in Motion: Thursdays 9:40 p.m.-10:10 p.m. (free with membership)
  • Knit & Chat: Thursdays 1:30 p.m. (free with membership)
  • Stretch & Relaxation: Fridays 2:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m. $3.50 member or $4.00 non-member)
  • Dances every 2nd Thursday of the month. ($5.00 member, $6.00 non-member) Includes Coffee, juice, dainties & Real Live Music.

Call Betty at 306-545-3402 for more info.

Fall Supper - Friday, October 18th

Friday, Oct. 18, Our Lady of Peace Church, 425 Broad St. N. Two sittings: 5:00 and 6:30 p.m.

Prices:

  • Adults: $20
  • 7–12 years: $10
  • Under 6: FREE

Call (306) 543-0421 or (306) 543-5355 for tickets.

Enjoy supper, door prizes, 50/50, silent auction, and money raffle. Sponsored by Our Lady of Peace Finance Council and all proceeds from this fundraiser go towards Air-conditioning needs.

Fully accessible.

Celebrate the Fall Equinox

Join us as we celebrate the fall equinox with a one hour yoga class led by Yoga Mala on the rooftop of the Cornwall Centre parkade (1702 Hamilton Street, 8th floor of the Cornwall Centre Hamilton Street Parkade). Monday, September 23, 7AM - 8AM

Pre-registration required: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fall-equinox-rooftop-yoga-tickets-71084939969

Cost is $5+tax per person. All proceeds will be donated to Understand Us. Bring your yoga mat and dress in layers!

Free parking.

10th Annual Fundraising Rummage Sale for the Cathedral Village Arts Festival

September 28 at the Cathedral Neighbourhood Centre, 2900 13th Ave. 9:30–3

Drop off donations at the Cathedral Neighbourhood Centre on Thurs, Sept 26, noon–8pm or Fri, Sept 27, 9am–8pm. Please, no large appliances, tube TVs, or furniture. We can also pick up!

Contact (306) 569-8755 or caca@sasktel.net for more details or for possible pickup

CVAF 2019 Fundraiser

Uplands Community Christmas Party

December 14th at the Uplands Community Centre, 12pm–3pm

Uplands Community Garage Sale

The Uplands Community Garage Sale will take place on Friday, May 24, 2019 and Saturday, May 25, 2019.

You can have your sale placed on the community map for free by calling Michelle at (306) 569-0250 or emailing uplandsca@gmail.com. You can set your own hours for your garage sale, no Community Association membership is required, and you are welcome to advertise on your own as well.

Click here to view the online map in a new tab..


Easter Eggstravaganza

Saturday, April 13, 1-4pm, at the Uplands Community Centre. There will be an egg hunt, cookie decorating, and crafts. Free for all Uplands Community members!

Easter Eggstravaganza poster

Taste of Cathedral: an evening of gourmet delights, silent auction, and live music

Saturday, February 2nd, 6:00pm. Italian Club, corner of Connaught St. and 13th Ave., west of the Lewvan.

Tickets are $20 each, and are available from Dessart Sweets (3036 13th Ave., cash or cheque only) or eventbrite.ca. Tasting tickets are $1 each, available at the event. See the event on Facebook as well. See the poster below (or click here for the PDF) for more details.

2019 Taste of Cathedral poster

Refinery Safety Forum Discussion

Join us for a community discussion regarding refinery health and safety. Speakers from Unifor 594 (Co-op Refinery Union) and USW9316 (North Atlantic Refinery Union) will address questions about refinery safety.

Room 119, Research and Innovation Centre, University of Regina.
Wednesday, November 7, 7:00pm-9:00pm.

Admission is free to the public.

Evraz Place 2.0 Community Open Houses

You may have heard in the news that the Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL) is looking for the public's feedback about the future of Evraz Place.

Evraz Place is the 100-acre property in central Regina that hosts many of the city's major events. The City of Regina owns the land and the more than $500M of infrastructure investment at Evraz Place. REAL operates and maintains these important civic assets that are used year-round by our community members. REAL is a not-for-profit community organization that is celebrating more than 130 years of community service.

REAL has been operating under a Vision 2020 strategic plan that has successfully directed decision making for the past several years. It's now time for the REAL Board of Directors to develop a new strategic plan for Evraz Place, and we're looking for input from our community on what they think should come next for Evraz Place. The public can participate and share their ideas and opinions by filling out the survey at www.evrazplace.com or by coming to one of the following community open houses.

Sincerely, Evraz Place 2.0 Team

Evraz Place Open House poster

Core-Ritchie Craft & Trade Show

Core-Ritchie Neighbourhood Centre Gym, 445 14th Ave. Sunday, Nov. 25th, 9:30am - 2pm. Free admission, raffle prizes, on-site concession, multiple vendor, all in one location. Click here to view poster.

The Cathedral Holiday Craft Market

Two locations:

  • Westminster United Church (3025 13th Ave.)
  • Cathedral Neighbourhood Centre (2900 13th Ave.)

Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/151865365762252/

Holiday Craft Market poster

City of Regina Budget Survey

The City of Regina is looking for input from residents as it prepares the 2019 budget. This is your opportunity to share what is important to you. Let the City know your priorities by taking the short survey at https://s-ca.chkmkt.com/?e=132803&h=76D0CE56694F16F&l=en before September 23. For more information, visit https://www.regina.ca/residents/budget/.

Harvest of Art 2018

Prairie Artists Guild Art Show & Sale

Showcasing 120 Original Miniature Paintings, with proceeds supporting Creative Kids, Saskatchewan.

Executive Royal Hotel, 4025 Albert St. South, Regina.

  • Friday, Oct 12: 1-9pm (Meet the Artists from 7-9)
  • Saturday, Oct 13: 9am-6pm
  • Sunday, Oct 14: 9am-6pm

Free parking and admission. Visa and Mastercard accepted. Visit www.facebook.com/PrairieArtistsGuild for more information.

Harvest of Art poster

Grandmothers 4 Grandmothers Regina Art Sale

Grandmothers 4 Grandmothers Regina is holding an "Art from the Attic" sale on September 22, from 10am to 5pm, at 2900 13th Ave. This is a sale of "previously-loved" art. Proceeds from the sale go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation which supports grandmothers in sub-Saharan Africa who are raising children orphaned by AIDS. Art can be donated until September 19, and dropped off at the following locations:

  • Colorburst Paint Benjamin Moore, 551 Albert Street
  • Independent Living, 3870 E Eastgate Drive
  • Wintergreen Estates, 4950 Pasqua Street
  • Family Foot Clinic, 3621 Pasqua Street
  • Atelier Arts, 2016 Albert Street

For more information, please email g4gregina@sasktel.net or call (306) 545-6614.

Art from the Attic poster

Uplands Community Halloween Party

October 27, 2018, at the Uplands Community Centre.

Watch our Facebook page, this website, and community signs for details closer to the date.

Flu Information from Saskatchewan Health Authority

The Saskatchewan Health Authority has released a newsletter regarding the 2018 flu season, which includes information on immunization as well as tips for staying safe and healthy.

Click here to view the newsletter.

Uplands Community Garage Sale

The Uplands Community Garage Sale will take place on Friday, May 25, 2018 and Saturday, May 26, 2018.

You can have your sale placed on the community map for free by calling Michelle at (306) 569-0250 or emailing uplandsca@gmail.com. You can set your own hours for your garage sale, but please let us know if you are going to operate for both days or just one day only.

Click here to view the online map in a new tab..


North Zone Play School/Pre-K

We offer classes for 3 year olds and 4 year olds. Our two locations are at the Jack Staples Arena and the Jack Hamilton Arena.

Registration will take place on Monday, April 10 from 6:30-7:30pm at the Uplands Community Centre. Doors will open at 6:15pm and tickets will be handed out. For any information please contact Yvonne @ 306-545-6492

Uplands Community Garage Sale

The Uplands Community Garage Sale will take place Friday May 26, 2017 and Saturday May 27, 2017.

Thank you to everyone who participated.

Regina Police Service - News Release

Gun Amnesty Regina

The Regina Police Service is working proactively to address the issue of gun violence through a Firearms Amnesty Program.

Firearms related calls and seizures of firearms increased dramatically in 2016. In order to help combat the increase, the Regina Police Service wants to raise awareness about the potential risk of unwanted firearms in our community. Unwanted firearms can fall into the hands of criminals by way of break and enters, thefts or accidental loss. Reducing the number of these firearms in the City of Regina will have a positive impact on community safety.

In 2016, there were 141 violent offences involving a firearm. This is a 94% increase from the five-year average. There were also 343 firearms seized over the same time period in the city of Regina. That's a 31% increase over the five- year average. There were 55 firearms reported stolen in 2016. That compares to 35 from the previous year. These figures represent a 57% increase in stolen firearms.

From February 1st - 15th, 2017, Regina residents are encouraged to contact the Regina Police Service to surrender their unwanted firearms, replica firearms, and ammunition. NOTE: We do not want members of the public transporting firearms to the Regina Police Service. Improper transportation of firearms presents a safety risk and can result in potential criminal implications. Police Service members will go to pick up unwanted firearms from the homes of residents who wish to surrender them. From Feb. 1st - 15th the Regina Police Service will not pursue any charges in relation to the unauthorized possession of firearms that are surrendered as part of this amnesty initiative. Surrendered firearms will be checked by police to determine if they are involved in any ongoing investigations. Firearms will then be destroyed. The Regional Crown Prosecutors office and the Chief Firearms Officer are supportive of this program.

Our City of Regina partners including Regina Transit and the Community Services Department will be participating and providing an incentive for members of the public who voluntarily surrender firearms. Those who turn in unwanted firearms will have the option of receiving a one-month Adult Leisure Pass or a 31-day Adult Transit Pass as an additional incentive.

If you want to get rid of an unwanted firearm, please call the Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500 and let us know that you have a firearm you want to get rid of, under the Firearms Amnesty Program. Police Officers will come pick up the firearm from you, safely. Please do not enter the Police Service Headquarters building with a firearm.

Regina Police Service - News Release

Mailbox Thefts

The Regina Police Service is asking Regina residents to keep a watchful eye on their property or place of residence. We have had several reported instances of mailbox thefts in apartment buildings lately. The thief will be looking for anything with your name and banking information on it.

Here are a few ways to try and keep your identity safer:

  • Opt-out of paper statements from your bank and go with e-statements instead.
  • An overflowing mailbox is a sign of an absent resident. Be a good neighbour by offering to take in mail, when others are away on holiday, and have someone take in your mail while you are away.
  • Police use information to solve crime, and the public is the biggest source of information. Nobody knows their neighbourhood better than those who live there. If you see something suspicious, for example: someone hanging out around the mailboxes, studying them but not retrieving their mail with a key, take a second look at their actions. You can report suspicious activity, by calling police at 306-777-6500. Anyone who sees a crime in progress should call 9-1-1. This includes mischief/graffiti-in-progress, theft from and of auto, and violent offences.

If you have information pertaining to a crime, please call 306-777-6500 to report it to police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Regina Police Service - News Release

Ransomware

The Regina Police Service would like to advise the public of a computer virus that has attacked local businesses in recent months.

The type of virus, commonly called “ransomware”, works by encrypting files on the user's computer system and then holding them hostage until the user pays a fee to have the files decrypted. This is not a new type of computer attack but has become more prevalent globally in the last few years. The virus is usually installed unknowingly by the user. Examples of how this can occur include visiting a compromised website while using the internet or opening a link or attachment from a unknown email address.

Once the virus is installed, a message will usually appear on the monitor advising that the computer has been infected and the user will have to contact an email address for instruction on how to restore the infected files. The perpetrators of the attack will then direct the user to pay a ransom to have the computer files restored. Once the ransom is paid a decryption key is provided to the user to unlock the computer system and/or files.

In the attacks recently reported to the Regina Police Service, the user has been directed to pay the ransom in the form of cryptocurrency called “bitcoin” however other payment methods such as iTunes cards or Amazon gift cards are also common.

The Regina Police Service does not support “paying” the ransom in these types of incidents as there is no guarantee that perpetrators will provide any means to unlock the infected computer system. There is also no guarantee that the infected computer system or files will not be corrupted or damaged after they have been decrypted.

The ransoms in these types of attacks can vary in value from hundreds to hundreds of thousands of dollars. In addition to the potential money value being lost to pay the ransom, victims of this type of attack also face the monetary cost of replacing computer systems and loss of revenue if the business is unable to operate due to an infected computer system.

The Regina Police Service strongly advises the local business community and general public to be proactive in maintaining a high level of cyber security. Regularly backup your computer system and update malware and anti-virus software. Also, be vigilant when using the internet and be cautious of opening email from unknown senders.

Thank you Ken MacKenzie!

Ken MacKenzie Appreciation

Thank you Ken for everything you have done for the Uplands Community Association over the last 38 years!

Bothwell Park Upgrade

Bothwell Park Upgrade

We are upgrading the playground at Bothwell Park! The park area will be closed for construction starting today. The new playground is anticipated to be completed in early October, weather dependent. This playground upgrade will make for a better play experience for the young kids in our community.

Grandmothers4Grandmothers Fundraising Event

Grandmothers4Grandmothers Regina is holding it's 10th annual fundraising dinner!

JABULA! A FUNDRAISING EVENING

  • Saturday, April 30, 2016, Queensbury Convention Centre, Regina
  • Cocktails 6:00, Dinner and Program to Follow
  • Entertainment Silent Auction Raffle
  • GUEST SPEAKER: Ilana Landsberg-Lewis
  • Executive Director and co-Founder, Stephen Lewis Foundation
  • Advance Tickets: $65 from 306-761-2304, 306-949-1705, g4gregina@sasktel.net, or Bach & Beyond (1724 Badham Blvd.)

All proceeds to Stephen Lewis Foundation to support grandmothers in Africa who are raising a generation of children orphaned by AIDS.

Regina Police Service - News Release

March is Fraud Prevention Month

March is Fraud Prevention Month, and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) will be sharing a "Scam of the Day" every weekday for the month of March. We will be sharing these scams, with the hopes of educating the public and preventing a few fraud cases.

2015 Quick Facts on Scams (Stats are for Canada):

  • In 2015 there were 18,342 Extortion complaints reported by 1,113 victims
  • Romance scams were the hardest hitting for dollar value with $16,889,780.67 lost
  • The CAFC receives on average, 50,000 complaints a year
  • The CAFC receives on average a reported dollar loss of $81,000,000 each year
  • It is believed that fewer than 5% of victims create a report with the CAFC regarding Mass Marketing Fraud

If you know someone who might be a victim of fraud, helping them with reporting the incident may help them from losing more money. Many victims who are being scammed, especially through the romance scam, will deny that they're being scammed. Supporting them and helping them rather than making them feel bad can help them tremendously.

If you have been a victim of fraud, please call the CAFC toll free at 1-888-495-8501 or online at Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and, if you live in Regina, report it to us by coming into the front desk of our Headquarters office, located at 1717 Osler Street. Officers are there for reports from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. every day.

North Zone Ball Registration

All the latest updates on the North Zone Ball League Facebook Page!

Email questions to northzoneball@gmail.com

North Zone Ball League Ages 3 to 14 (T-Ball to Pee Wee Divisions)

  • Fee: $65.00/each or $150/family of three or more ($5.00 community membership required)
  • Registration Dates:
    • Northgate Mall, Saturday March 19, 10:00am to 2:00pm
    • North East Community Center, Tuesday April 5, 6:45pm to 8:00pm
    • North East Community Center, Tuesday April 12, 6:45pm to 8:00pm

Regina Public School Boundary Changes

Click here to see the changes to the Regina Public School boundaries for the 2016-2017 school year.

Regina Police Service - News Release

Pack the Cruiser Police Partnership

On Saturday, February 6th, 2016 and Sunday, February 7th, 2016, RCMP "Depot" Division and the Regina Police Service will have members at the Sherwood Co-op Grocery Store on Albert Street & 25th Avenue, standing by with SUVs open, shoving in as much food as they can fit into the SUV, for the Regina & District Food Bank. The idea came to one of the current recruits at the RCMP Academy who saw it on social media and wanted to organize one here before graduating. Officers will be parked in the parking lot from noon (1200hrs) to 5:00 p.m. (1700hrs) both days, accepting donations and cramming the cruisers full. The goal is to fill multiple loads and help the Food Bank as much as they can.

The public is encouraged to help out if they can and drop off goods and come say hello to the officers. Kids will be able to check out the police vehicles and see what it's like to sit inside, as well as receive police swag from both services. There will be a brief media event at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday February 6th, 2016, and members of the media are encouraged to attend.

Uplands Community Association Pancake Breakfast

Breakfast will be held at the Uplands Community Centre on Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Must have a valid annual community membership. Membership can be purchased at the breakfast for $5.00.

Mount Pleasant Park Tennis Courts to be Refurbished

The City of Regina has decided to refurbish the two courts at Mount Pleasant for tennis. The tennis courts will be updated this year, with the hopes that they are ready for play in late summer or early fall of 2016, depending on the construction schedule/delays and weather.

Regina Police Service - News Release

Internet Dating Scam

There are many legitimate dating websites on the internet. Unfortunately, all of them are vulnerable to the SCAM ARTIST. Over the years many victims have been scammed by mates they met on these dating websites. Almost all the victims are female. It is, almost always, difficult to convince the victim that their potential mates scammed them. The suspect is so smooth and convincing; the victim may send hundreds of thousands of dollars overseas, sell their homes, cash in their life savings and still believe they will have a relationship with the suspect someday. It will not happen. You will never meet the suspect or see your money again.

If you meet someone on a dating website, NEVER send the person money, especially if they claim to be outside the country. Sometimes the suspect will convince the victim that they need money to leave their country to come meet the victim. Sometimes they need money for a business venture in the other country and they promise to pay the victim back. Whatever the scheme, the victim will never see their money again, once it is sent overseas.

Due to the fact that some people are hesitant to send money outside the country, the suspect may set a person up to accept the money in Canada. This person will re-direct the victim's money to them to the overseas country. In most cases this middle person is also scammed into thinking they are working for a legitimate company or business person.

Rules for NEVER BEING SCAMMED (by someone on a dating website)

  • Ignore people who contact you from hundreds of miles away especially if they are outside Canada
  • If someone you have never met in person asks for money for ANY reason, disassociate with them immediately. Con artists, after getting to know you better, seem to know what angle will work with you to convince you to send them money. They may not ask for money until they feel they have your full confidence, trust and sometimes love. Sometimes you've already shared your closest secrets with them, and they shared their intimate secrets with you. If they ask for money at this point in your relationship, it's a huge red flag - RUN!
  • If a relationship seems to be moving too fast, slow down. Always use the security email system offered by the dating website and do not share your contact information with them until you get to know them and are confident you are ready to meet in person. Con artists are generally impatient and try to move ahead quickly in the relationship. Their goal is to get your money as quickly as possible. They are not able to meet with you because they are many miles away.
  • Never allow feeling of flattery, loneliness or sympathy make you do something you do not feel right about doing.
  • If you are asked for money by someone you have met online, discuss this relationship with a trusted friend, relative or police. Someone without the emotional bond, you may have with the person, may be able to assess the situation better than you can.

Bothwell Park Upgrades

The City of Regina is planning to replace the play structure in Bothwell Park (94 Bothwell Crescent). The existing play equipment will be removed and new play equipment will be installed. As part of the replacement process, the City is asking for feedback from the community to ensure the best play experience possible is provided. Area residents are invited to provide their feedback by completing the attached survey before February 7, 2016.

If members of the Uplands Community Association know of anyone who might like to fill out a survey, please feel free to pass it along. Completed surveys can be submitted these ways:

St. Gregory Musical Production

St. Gregory - In The Big Inning

Upland Youth Merit Award

The Uplands Community Centre Inc. is very pleased to offer the Upland Youth Merit Award.

The amount of $500.00 is given in recognition of the outstanding contribution made by a young person to home, school and community. This award of merit is to be used at the discretion of the recipient in any matter that will best further his/her aims and goals. One finalist is chosen from the applicants and the award is given at the annual Uplands Community Association volunteer appreciation banquet.

To be eligible for this award, applicants must be in the last 2 years of a high school or its equivalent. The applicant must not have reached the age of 21 prior to July of that year. Also the applicant or his or her family must be a member of the Upland's Community Association. Applications will need to be accompanied by 2 letters of reference from adult's representing 2 different sources.

The applicant must demonstrate the following:

  • Service
  • Dependability
  • Leadership
  • Clear Sense of Purpose

Please watch for applications in your high school. The deadline for application is February 28, 2015.

If you have any questions please call Charlene Matties (306)775-2372

Brian Machuk Award

Please submit your nomination to Uplands Community Association president, Michelle Benrot-Carnie at (306)569-0250. Applicants may be nominated by a third party or submitted personally.

  • Must be an Uplands resident
  • Must be an outstanding volunteer in the community
  • Volunteer activites may include
    • School
    • Churches
    • Workplace
    • Social Agencies
    • Community Groups

Applicants will be chosen by the last 3 recipients and will be based on the written submission. The winner will receive their name on a plaque and a $100 gift certificate to a local restaurant at our annual Volunteer Appreciation Night. Deadline to submit your nomination is March 30, 2015.

UCA General Meeting

We have many positions that are vacant on the executive. If you want to do your part to help provide activities for adults and children in our community, then please come out and find out how you can volunteer. All Uplands residents are welcome

Next Meeting: Monday, March 23, 2020. 7pm at Uplands Community Center