Sergio Losco is recovering from a lung infection after he and his son were found unconscious from a carbon monoxide leak in their downtown Regina apartment.

"Every day in the hospital is hard, and once you get to know the kids a little bit you can get to know maybe what are their favourite things and how can we incorporate that into their stay."

"It's about recreating that excitement that you had when you were kids. And I want to do that as much as I can before I can't do it anymore.”

Leader-Post photojournalist Kayle Neis captured the smiles and joy on Monday as children received gifts from Santa and Mrs. Claus.

"All of us need to learn how to be good troublemakers. We need to shake the system to make some changes in a good way to make people listen."

Police are asking the public to refrain from "vigilante" action toward animals, and cannot confirm whether the death was from "an animal mauling" or if "weather or another element was a factor."

One occupant was pronounced dead on scene while another was taken to hospital in critical condition, according to the City of Regina.

Along with addressing safety concerns, the shelter hands out Christmas gifts for women and children seeking an escape from domestic violence.

The hike will cost the average Regina homeowner an additional $276 per year in property taxes.

“It would cost us more money to cancel this than to continue it.”