Walking Wascana: Recent Episodes
CBC Radio
John Loeppky, actor and writer with Listen to Dis, chose a venue that is dedicated to creating an inclusive art community.
Co-chair of Queen City Pride Dan Shier reflects on how the community centre known as SPACE has had an impact on the city and his own life.
Jodi Robson, a Great Canadian Baking Show finalist, has only ever missed two Saskatchewan Roughriders home games in 11 years.
Owner of clothing store Kendi Boutique, Cristel Mukendi channelled her energy into her business to help her get through the pandemic.
Artist Jamie Reynolds was set to have her first art show at The Lobby Gallery, in the Regina Performing Arts Centre, then the pandemic hit.
Regina musician Nick Faye has found a quiet spot in Les Sherman Park where he likes to enjoy nature and listen to his demos.
Owner and CEO of Schoolhaus Culinary Arts, Aimee Schulhauser, has missed being able to share her passion for cooking with the community.
Former Saskatchewanderer Andrew Hiltz appreciates A.E. Wilson Park, which he finds offers a sense of wilderness without leaving the city.
On the final leg of the tour, Abby Schneider shares some surprising facts and tales about Wascana Lake including ghost stories and brushes with fame.
This episode takes us to the seat of Saskatchewan's government and the biggest building in the park, the Saskatchewan Legislative Building.
Wascana Lake has been through not one but two major face-lifts over the years. Abby Schneider walks us through the history of some very big digs.
Your tour of Wascana Lake starts at Willow Island overlook. Your walking partner, Abby Schneider explains more about how a small creek became a city gem.
In this part of your tour, Abby Schneider looks at the interesting wildlife in the park and tries to figure out what's behind our love-hate relationship with Canada Geese.