Saskatoon’s Rotary Community Garden raises funds, food for those experiencing homelessness
Global News
Saskatoon's Rotary Community Garden is growing food and raising funds for those experiencing homeless while emphasizing the importance of food security and working together.
A Saskatoon community garden is emphasizing the importance of affordable, local food while raising money and food for those experiencing homelessness.
The Rotary Community Garden is being held at a Season Starter Social on Saturday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. with a table for donations set up by the SAGE Clan Patrol.
A pot-luck lunch social is also being held at the 1202 19 Street West location.
Miki Mappen, Rotary Garden coordinator, said local gardeners are welcome to come out and help tend the garden.
“A note to gardeners—all beds are now taken. But if you still want to garden and harvest, don’t despair. We have an increasing number of community garden beds, come help out when you can, and share in the produce,” Mappen said.
The community garden was created in 2019 and serves residents in the Pleasant Hill, West Industrial, Riversdale, Westmount and King George neighbourhoods.
Mappen said the garden was created with a vision to bring together people from diverse backgrounds and build a sense of connection and community.
It’s a fresh slate, with several new faces taking a seat in Henry Baker Hall to form Regina’s city council for the next four years.
On Tuesday, Prairie Harm Reduction announced it would stay open 24/7 for the next week to offer people a warm safe place until the city’s plan took effect.
The competition watchdog said Wednesday that the ongoing investigation into the Canadian furniture retailers looks at three kinds of marketing practices.
The $7.28 billion budget unveiled by Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante includes a promise to increase the city's housing department budget by $100 million over the next three years.
The union representing port supervisors in British Columbia is challenging the legal and constitutional authority of the federal labour minister to order them back to work.
Randy Boissonnault is out of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s federal cabinet after months of controversy surrounding his former business.
A volunteer group has donated $60,000 to KHSC’s KidsInclusive as it winds down after 119 years, ensuring support for children’s care over the next five years.
Queen’s University will install North America’s first carbon-sequestering field turf at Nixon Field, enhancing sustainability while supporting sports and research.
Gerry Lichty, North Frontenac mayor, was elected 2025 Frontenac County warden. He aims to tackle rural challenges, with Bill Saunders as deputy warden.
Quebec Premier François Legault says the Sûreté du Québec, the province's police force, will 'conduct visual investigations at the borders.'
When people pass by the white-pillared Beaverbrook Art Gallery starting this weekend, they will be greeted by one of Fredericton's most famous sculptures.