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 […]
Since 1991, Victorian teas are a long-held tradition at Government House. Hosted by the Government House Historical Society in the Henry Newlands Ballroom, they offer a unique setting for this time-honoured tradition. For tea dates and to make reservations, please visit the Government House Historical Society. Tea times are at 1 PM and 2:30 PM. Did […]
Since 1991, Victorian teas are a long-held tradition at Government House. Hosted by the Government House Historical Society in the Henry Newlands Ballroom, they offer a unique setting for this time-honoured tradition. For tea dates and to make reservations, please visit the Government House Historical Society. Tea times are at 1 PM and 2:30 PM. Did […]
The 2018 Lieutenant Governor's Heritage Awards are now open for submissions! As well as recognizing those projects that honour tangible heritage, the 2018 awards now feature four definitive categories, designed to ensure that programs with an intangible element will also be considered. To find out how to enter the awards and about the new categories, visit […]
The Spanish Influenza was humanity’s deadliest disease. Incubated in the trenches of Europe, it would spread throughout the globe, killing young, healthy men and women. It orphaned a generation, slaughtered a population and brought society to a standstill. The virus would kill between 50 and 100 million people. Venture back to the autumn of 1918 […]
Since 1991, Victorian teas are a long-held tradition at Government House. Hosted by the Government House Historical Society in the Henry Newlands Ballroom, they offer a unique setting for this time-honoured tradition. For tea dates and to make reservations, please visit the Government House Historical Society. Tea times are at 1 PM and 2:30 PM. Did […]
Since 1991, Victorian teas are a long-held tradition at Government House. Hosted by the Government House Historical Society in the Henry Newlands Ballroom, they offer a unique setting for this time-honoured tradition. For tea dates and to make reservations, please visit the Government House Historical Society. Tea times are at 1 PM and 2:30 PM. Did […]
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN GETTING INVOLVED IN HERITAGE REGINA? We want to welcome all current members and potential new members to attend Heritage Regina’s 41st Annual General Meeting on April 11th at the Frontenac Building, Multipurpose Room, 2022 Lorne Street. Regina at 7:00pm. Refreshments will be provided. Open Positions: Communications Coordinator Social Media Coordinator Please […]
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 […]
Confederation Fountain, constructed in 1928 to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Canada, is situated at the center of Confederation Park in the Regina Exhibition Grounds. Constructed in 1928, it featured shaped piers with ornamental caryatids, lion heads and Saskatchewan and City of Regina shields. Originally, sixteen cast zinc frog spitters createdan extravaganza of arched […]