The historic places we value helped shape our community and tell Regina’s story. The Heritage Conservation Program is the tool used to document our story and manage historic places. It aligns with the policies and vision of Design Regina: The Official Community Plan and the Regina Cultural Plan to identify and conserve historic places. […]
Throughout 2017 I have worked with various groups and organizations throughout the city to raise money for a memorial for Regina's 330 Spanish Influenza victims. On December 14th at 3pm we will be unveiling a memorial in honour of those 330 victims at the Regina Cemetery, near the graves of several unmarked victims. When the […]
A century ago, with our flourishing farms and urban centers, there was a high demand for new homes. Designers and skilled trades people were in short supply. Eaton’s, Sears and Aladdin Homes shipped thousands of homes to the Prairies by rail and they were assembled by local labour. Similar to the way we order on-line […]
Join Heritage Consultant Donald Luxton for an illustrated talk on the historic College Avenue Campus, including its history, decline and current renewal. The history of the site dates back to the establishment of Regina College in 1911, the subsequent construction of Darke Hall and the establishment of the University of Regina. Long neglected, this significant […]
Spotlight on the Past: The Regina That Never Was: Unbuilt buildings and plans from Archives in Regina
Come out to this town hall event to talk about where the city needs to be going in the New Year, and what your priorities for our community. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. St. Mary's Anglican Church, 15th Avenue, 7 PM.
Heritage Saskatchewan’s Workshop, an Introduction to ICH, will be led by our ICH Development Officer, Kristin Catherwood. This workshop is relevant to anyone and any organizations interested in ICH. Register online at: www.heritagesask.ca Deadline: 12 noon, February 14th
Plan to attend our morning information session where delegates will participate in the KAIROS Blanket Exercise (a teaching tool to share the historic and contemporary relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada). This will be followed by an information session about Wanuskewin Heritage Park, where you will find out what it means for Wanuskewin […]
On the edge of Saskatoon, Wanuskewin Heritage Park has been gaining prominence lately for its work on an application for World Heritage designation. Behind the scenes, a dynamic and engaged team of community leaders and volunteers have been raising money, elevating the profile and engaging in a multi-faceted renewal project called Thundering Ahead. Join Zeba […]
In Saskatchewan, the "war to the death between the church and the saloon", as a clergyman called it, began in December 1907 with the formation of the Social and Moral Reform Council of Saskatchewan. In 1915 the Saskatchewan people voted to abolish the government liquor stores and adopt Provincial prohibition. Provincial laws against the consumption […]