The founding of Regina in 1882 followed a pattern that dates back to the earliest days of European settlement in North America: the creation of towns (and future cities in some cases) by an individual or some organized body, rather than by the settlers when they arrived. In Regina’s case it was the Canadian Pacific […]
Presented by the Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan as part of Archives Week. This two hour event begins at 7:00 PM and will feature readings from never before seen 1885 dispatches to and from the war front, and excerpts from Louis Riel’s diary. Speakers include Prof. James Daschuk and Prof Sylvain Rehault from the University of […]
A new public lecture series at the University of Regina will mark the 150th Anniversary of Confederation and the birth of Canada in 1867. The Canada 150 Lecture Series: The Making of Canada features six lectures over four days, starting on January 19 with Canadian historian Christopher Moore’s lecture: “A Living Tree? Canada’s Constitution 150 […]
Regina’s first tiny house was actually built 135 years ago, it provided the basic necessities for survival and comfort that our present day popular tiny houses do.Have you ever wondered what those early homes were like? Join us for an informative and entertaining evening with music, photos and stories as we learn about life in […]
On June 30, 1912 the storm of the century swept through Regina causing widespread destruction and death. As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of Canada join us on a short walk downtown Regina followed by a lecture that focuses on the resilience, perseverance and courage of the settlers who built and re-built this great city. […]
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 […]
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 […]