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Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
City of Regina considers cancelling holiday 'Light the Lights' event to help trim mill rate
Regina may be looking at a dusty summer and one less holiday event this year to save $1.55 million on the 2025 general operating budget. A report presented to executive committee on Wednesday outlined a plan to find the money, as directed by city council during previous budget talks. It entails cutting from several internal and public-facing projects, plus cancelling the annual Light the Lights celebration held at city hall in December. Council issued the directive in March as an asterisk on its 2025 budget to shave 0.5 per cent from the proposed mill rate increase, thus landing on 7.33 per cent — still a record-high jump. The motion was left open-ended for administration to decide where to find the cuts after council walked back a first version that called specifically for cutting out-of-scope jobs. 'When we provide direction to 'just find money,' this is the consequence,' Ward 6 councillor Victoria Flores said during Wednesday's meeting, after other councillors voiced discontent with administration's suggested cuts. 'I don't know we'll ever be happy with this, as it always means cutting services, so that I think is a lesson learned.' Administration is hoping to find the lion's share of the $1.55-million savings from the Government of Canada's cancellation of the consumer carbon tax on natural gas and electricity, estimated to be $600,000. The rest of the cuts are proposed from deferring planned facility upgrades, reducing security and maintenance for the bathroom at Pat Fiacco Plaza, reducing dust suppression on gravel roads, cancelling mosquito control on 'out-of-town locations' and cancelling Light the Lights 2025. Chief financial officer Daren Anderson said these items were chosen because options were limited to things under the city's control that would affect the mill rate directly. This ruled out anything funded by reserves or subject to fluctuation, like gas prices, or altering staff hours as that requires a procedure under employment laws, he said. 'We were also cognizant that we're a quarter of the way through the year, so it had to be something we could do looking forward to save money,' said Anderson, who added that city departments were polled for suggestions and these were chosen as options that would have 'the least impact to our residents and to our customers.' But some councillors still had concerns about what's on the chopping block. Coun. Dan Rashovich (Ward 1) said he felt like council was 'on the outside' of this decision. Coun. David Froh (Ward 3) gave an early warning that he intends to ask for this plan to be revisited at the May 7 council meeting, which could lead to administration seeking other options. 'The purpose of that reconsideration motion will be to allow administration and council to look at what has been recommended to be reduced and the amounts to be reduced,' he said. On the cutting-room floor: Motions that missed during Regina's 2025 budget discussions 'At a critical juncture': Regina city manager, CFO argue for tax hike in city's 2025 budget City council made a similar post-budget reduction of $2.9 million in 2023, which resulted in internal spending cuts on staff travel, training, consulting, salaries and benefits. Admin's report notes that cuts in 2025 will slow the city's progress on initiatives to increase downtown vibrancy as well as the Energy and Sustainability Framework by delaying energy-efficient facility upgrades. lkurz@ The Regina Leader-Post has created an Afternoon Headlines newsletter that can be delivered daily to your inbox so you are up to date with the most vital news of the day. Click here to subscribe. With some online platforms blocking access to the journalism upon which you depend, our website is your destination for up-to-the-minute news, so make sure to bookmark and sign up for our newsletters so we can keep you informed. Click here to subscribe.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
South Florida and Rice meet in AAC Championship
Rice Owls (17-16, 10-11 AAC) vs. South Florida Bulls (22-10, 15-4 AAC) Fort Worth, Texas; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: South Florida takes on Rice in the AAC Championship. The Bulls are 15-4 against AAC opponents and 7-6 in non-conference play. South Florida is 2-1 in one-possession games. The Owls are 10-11 in AAC play. Rice is sixth in the AAC giving up 62.7 points while holding opponents to 38.0% shooting. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. South Florida's average of 5.3 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.2 more made shots on average than the 5.1 per game Rice gives up. Rice averages 6.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.8 more makes per game than South Florida allows. The teams meet for the third time this season. The Bulls won 74-64 in the last matchup on Dec. 29. Sammie Puisis led the Bulls with 23 points, and Victoria Flores led the Owls with 22 points. TOP PERFORMERS: Puisis averages 3.1 made 3-pointers per game for the Bulls, scoring 14.9 points while shooting 39.8% from beyond the arc. Vittoria Blasigh is averaging 10.1 points over the last 10 games. Dominique Ennis is shooting 37.0% from beyond the arc with 2.5 made 3-pointers per game for the Owls, while averaging 12.1 points. Aniah Alexis is shooting 45.2% and averaging 12.0 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Bulls: 8-2, averaging 67.7 points, 36.7 rebounds, 14.4 assists, 7.4 steals and 3.0 blocks per game while shooting 40.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 61.5 points per game. Owls: 5-5, averaging 65.8 points, 40.2 rebounds, 14.4 assists, 6.2 steals and 6.2 blocks per game while shooting 40.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 60.7 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Associated Press
12-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
South Florida and Rice meet in AAC Championship
Rice Owls (17-16, 10-11 AAC) vs. South Florida Bulls (22-10, 15-4 AAC) Fort Worth, Texas; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: South Florida takes on Rice in the AAC Championship. The Bulls are 15-4 against AAC opponents and 7-6 in non-conference play. South Florida is 2-1 in one-possession games. The Owls are 10-11 in AAC play. Rice is sixth in the AAC giving up 62.7 points while holding opponents to 38.0% shooting. South Florida's average of 5.3 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.2 more made shots on average than the 5.1 per game Rice gives up. Rice averages 6.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.8 more makes per game than South Florida allows. The teams meet for the third time this season. The Bulls won 74-64 in the last matchup on Dec. 29. Sammie Puisis led the Bulls with 23 points, and Victoria Flores led the Owls with 22 points. TOP PERFORMERS: Puisis averages 3.1 made 3-pointers per game for the Bulls, scoring 14.9 points while shooting 39.8% from beyond the arc. Vittoria Blasigh is averaging 10.1 points over the last 10 games. Dominique Ennis is shooting 37.0% from beyond the arc with 2.5 made 3-pointers per game for the Owls, while averaging 12.1 points. Aniah Alexis is shooting 45.2% and averaging 12.0 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Bulls: 8-2, averaging 67.7 points, 36.7 rebounds, 14.4 assists, 7.4 steals and 3.0 blocks per game while shooting 40.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 61.5 points per game. Owls: 5-5, averaging 65.8 points, 40.2 rebounds, 14.4 assists, 6.2 steals and 6.2 blocks per game while shooting 40.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 60.7 points. ___
Associated Press
08-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
UAB Blazers play in AAC Tournament against the Rice Owls
Rice Owls (14-16, 7-11 AAC) vs. UAB Blazers (16-14, 7-11 AAC) Fort Worth, Texas; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: UAB squares off against Rice in the AAC Tournament. The Blazers have gone 7-11 against AAC opponents, with a 9-3 record in non-conference play. UAB is 8-10 in games decided by 10 points or more. The Owls are 7-11 in AAC play. Rice ranks second in the AAC with 14.4 assists per game led by Victoria Flores averaging 3.2. UAB scores 67.8 points per game, 4.5 more points than the 63.3 Rice gives up. Rice has shot at a 40.6% rate from the field this season, 1.6 percentage points higher than the 39.0% shooting opponents of UAB have averaged. The teams did not play each other during the regular season. TOP PERFORMERS: Journey Armstead is averaging 10.9 points and 4.5 assists for the Blazers. Jade Weathersby is averaging 15.7 points and 10.3 rebounds while shooting 46.2% over the last 10 games. Dominique Ennis is scoring 12.4 points per game with 4.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists for the Owls. Malia Fisher is averaging 12.0 points and 6.0 rebounds while shooting 40.5% over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Blazers: 3-7, averaging 63.5 points, 30.9 rebounds, 13.3 assists, 7.0 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 38.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 71.5 points per game. Owls: 3-7, averaging 64.5 points, 38.5 rebounds, 13.9 assists, 6.3 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 40.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 62.6 points.
USA Today
28-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Rice vs. North Texas women's basketball tickets still available for Tuesday, March 4
Rice vs. North Texas women's basketball tickets still available for Tuesday, March 4 The Rice Owls (14-14) face the North Texas Eagles (21-7) in a matchup of AAC squads at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Buy tickets for Rice vs. North Texas Shop college basketball tickets at SeatGeek Shop college basketball tickets at StubHub Rice vs. North Texas game information Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Time: 8 p.m. ET 8 p.m. ET Location: Houston, Texas Houston, Texas Venue: Tudor Fieldhouse Tudor Fieldhouse Tickets: Buy tickets here Watch college basketball on Fubo! Rice leaders Dominique Ennis: 12.6 PTS, 4.8 REB, 1.7 AST, 1.3 STL, 0.3 BLK 12.6 PTS, 4.8 REB, 1.7 AST, 1.3 STL, 0.3 BLK Victoria Flores: 9.9 PTS, 3.4 REB, 3.1 AST, 1.3 STL, 0.2 BLK 9.9 PTS, 3.4 REB, 3.1 AST, 1.3 STL, 0.2 BLK Hailey Adams: 7.0 PTS, 7.5 REB, 2.4 AST, 0.6 STL, 0.8 BLK 7.0 PTS, 7.5 REB, 2.4 AST, 0.6 STL, 0.8 BLK Malia Fisher: 12.9 PTS, 6.5 REB, 2.3 AST, 1.4 STL, 1.2 BLK 12.9 PTS, 6.5 REB, 2.3 AST, 1.4 STL, 1.2 BLK Sussy Ngulefac: 7.9 PTS, 5.6 REB, 0.5 AST, 0.4 STL, 0.9 BLK North Texas leaders Tommisha Lampkin: 16.9 PTS, 10.2 REB, 57.5 FG% 16.9 PTS, 10.2 REB, 57.5 FG% Desiree Wooten: 11.2 PTS, 1.8 STL, 39.7 FG%, 31.0 3PT% (22-for-71) 11.2 PTS, 1.8 STL, 39.7 FG%, 31.0 3PT% (22-for-71) Ereauna Hardaway: 10.2 PTS, 1.4 STL, 37.2 FG%, 32.4 3PT% (22-for-68) 10.2 PTS, 1.4 STL, 37.2 FG%, 32.4 3PT% (22-for-68) Jaaucklyn Moore: 9.6 PTS, 39.8 FG%, 33.9 3PT% (41-for-121) 9.6 PTS, 39.8 FG%, 33.9 3PT% (41-for-121) Kyla Deck: 9.3 PTS, 1.8 STL, 36.1 FG%, 30.6 3PT% (22-for-72) Rice vs. North Texas stats breakdown The Owls shoot 41.0% from the field, 2.5% higher than the Eagles allow defensively. Rice is 2-1 against the spread and 11-7 straight up when shooting higher than 38.5% from the field. The Eagles make 42.2% of their shots from the field, just 4% more than the Owls' defensive field-goal percentage. The Owls and Eagles rebound at nearly the same rate, with the Owls averaging 1.4 more per game. The Owls are the 17th-ranked rebounding team in the nation, and the Eagles are 41st. The Owls average just 3.8 more points than the Eagles give up (62.4). The Eagles average 69.6 points, 7.2 more than the Owls give up. Shop college basketball tickets at SeatGeek Shop college basketball tickets at StubHub
