Heritage Regina

Why Prohibition Failed in Saskatchewan - 2018 Lecture Series
2018-02-27 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Knox Metropolitan United Church, 2340 Victoria Ave, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
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 of booze did not make Saskatchewan “dry” since the Saskatchewan government did not control the nations breweries and distilleries. Saskatchewan residents found ways to import booze from neighbouring provinces. Prohibition also spawned criminal activities, such as “rum-runners” and “export houses” to meet the needs of bootleggers and their thirsty customers.
On February 27, Dr. Bill Brennan, an accomplished local historian, will explain how prohibition failed in Saskatchewan. Come to this lecture to experience what it would have been like to live in Saskatchewan during the prohibition era. Those in attendance will be encouraged to celebrate the 1924 end to prohibition with a free drink at the Hotel Saskatchewan following the lecture.
Presented by Dr. Bill Brennan.
Refreshments provided. A $10 suggested donation to Heritage Regina goes towards the promotion and preservation of heritage in your community.
See our Facebook event for updates.

Heritage Saskatchewan's Annual General Meeting
2018-02-23 13:30 - 15:30 | Park Town Hotel, 924 Spadina Crescent E, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 3H5, Canada

Heritage Saskatchewan Luncheon Program
2018-02-23 12:00 - 13:30 | Park Town Hotel, 924 Spadina Crescent E, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 3H5, Canada
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 Ahmad, Thundering Ahead Volunteer and Tara Janzen, Wanuskewin Development Manager to learn about the importance of community partnerships, volunteer engagement and government relations in heritage conservation.
Register online at: www.heritagesask.ca.
Deadline: 12 noon, February 14th

Heritage Saskatchewan's Facilitated Session and Luncheon
2018-02-23 09:00 - 13:30 | Park Town Hotel, 924 Spadina Crescent E, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 3H5, Canada
Plan to attend our morning 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 to be added to Canada’s World Heritage shortlist and why it matters. The luncheon program will feature a presentation from Wanuskewin Heritage Park to find out about the work that its dynamic and engaged team of community leaders and volunteers have been doing to raise money, elevate its profile and its engagement in a multi-faceted renewal project called Thundering Ahead. Learn about the importance of community partnerships, volunteer engagement and government relations in heritage conservation.
Registration is required

Heritage Saskatchewan's Morning Session
2018-02-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Park Town Hotel, 924 Spadina Crescent E, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 3H5, Canada
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 to be added to Canada’s World Heritage shortlist and why it matters.
Register online at: www.heritagesask.ca.
Deadline: 12 noon, February 14th

Government of Saskatchewan's Heritage Forum
2018-02-22 09:30 - 16:00 | Western Development Museum, 2610 Lorne Ave, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7J 0S6, Canada
The Government of Saskatchewan’s Heritage Conservation Branch is holding a forum/workshop in Saskatoon. For details and to register, click here.

Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation Showcase & Reception
2018-02-22 07:00 - 20:00 | St. John’s Anglican Cathedral, 816 Spadina Crescent E, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 3H4, Canada

Reserve 107 – Reconciliation on the Prairies
2018-02-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Grace-Westminster United Church, 505 10th St E, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N 0E3, Canada
Yorkton Film Festival, in concert with Heritage Saskatchewan, presents Film Night: “Reserve 107 – Reconciliation on the Prairies”.
7:00pm – Tours of the Church
7:30pm – Film screening, discussion, and refreshments.
Location: Westminster United Church, 505 – 10th Street East, Saskatoon
This event is FREE and open to the public

Introduction to Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH)
2018-02-21 13:00 - 16:30 | Park Town Hotel, 924 Spadina Crescent E, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 3H5, Canada
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

2018 Heritage Week
2018-02-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Park Town Hotel, 924 Spadina Crescent E, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 3H5, Canada
Heritage Saskatchewan is offering an Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) workshop to take place at the Park Town Hotel in Saskatoon, as follows: an Introduction to ICH, led by Kristin Catherwood. This is relevant to anyone and any organization interested in ICH. Registration is require

Budget 2018: A Ward 3 Town Hall
2018-02-13 19:00 | St.Mary’s Anglican Church, 3337 15th Ave, Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
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.

Spotlight on the Past: The Regina That Never Was
2018-02-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Bushwakker Brewing Company, 2206 Dewdney Ave, Regina, SK
Spotlight on the Past: The Regina That Never Was: Unbuilt buildings and plans from Archives in Regina

College Avenue Campus Restoration – 2018 Lecture Series
2018-02-06 19:00 - 20:00 | The Artesian, 2627 13th Avenue, Regina, Sas, S4T 1N2, Canada
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 Collegiate Gothic campus is undergoing a comprehensive five-year rehabilitation that will result in a complete renewal, including its historic interior spaces. This talk will cover all aspects of the project including the work completed to date, and that anticipated over the next three years.
Donald Luxton is the principal of a leading western Canadian heritage and cultural resource management firm, and over the last thirty years his wide-ranging career has included the development of municipal planning programs, the restoration of numerous heritage buildings and the development of many significant cultural facilities. Donald’s expertise, interest and accomplishments as an author, educator and practitioner have been recognized and acknowledged through numerous awards, including the Heritage Canada Achievement Award in 2003 and a number of literary prizes including a BC Book Prize in 2004.
He is currently acting as the Heritage Consultant for the College Avenue Renewal.
Refreshments provided. A $10 suggested donation to Heritage Regina goes towards the promotion and preservation of heritage in your community.
Presented by Don Luxton.
See our Facebook event for updates.

Catalogue Houses - 2018 Lecture Series
2018-01-18 19:00 - 20:00 | The Artesian, 2627 13th Avenue, Regina, Sas, S4T 1N2, Canada
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 today, these kit homes could be ordered to exact specifications. Millwork, plumbing fixtures and even furniture could be included with your shipment. Heritage Regina, supported by the Civic Museum of Regina and narrated by John Robinson, will present the story of these early homes, with original advertising posters, catalogues and artifacts.
John Robinson has been in the architectural design and drafting profession since 1977, after obtaining a diploma in Architectural Engineering Technology. With 40 years of experience in single family, multi-family and commercial drawing production, he is still passionate about good design. In 1996, John incorporated Robinson Residential Design, a firm providing customized residential design and drafting services to home owners, builders and developers. John’s design projects have been featured on HGTV as well as several local TV documentaries. John’s interest in heritage architecture began early, growing up in a home that was ordered from an Aladdin catalogue.. Over the years he has amassed a collection of original home catalogues dating back to 1889 which are a continuing source of inspiration for restorations and new heritage sensitive infill housing designs.
Refreshments provided. A $10 suggested donation to Heritage Regina goes towards the promotion and preservation of heritage in your community.
Presented by John Robinson.
See our Facebook event for updates.

Artful Conceptions: Architectural Drawings at the Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan
2018-01-15 09:00 - 2018-03-31 16:00 | Government House, 4607 Dewdney Ave, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
The Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce the launch of its newest exhibit Artful Conceptions: Architectural Drawings at the Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan. Government House in Regina will host the exhibit.
The exhibit showcases reproductions of presentation drawings by architectural firms created in response to government and private commissions, which are now part of the Archives permanent collection. Included are drawings from the collections of Edgar M. Storey and William Van Egmond; Francis H. Portnall and Frederick Clemesha; David Webster; Edward and William Maxwell; Thomas H. Mawson and George H. Bugenhagen.
“Collections such as these help preserve our architectural history for future generations,” Minister Responsible for the Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan Christine Tell said. “The collection effectively captures the province’s architectural development, as well as the personal careers of those active in the profession.”
“These drawings, whether reflecting buildings and residences that were constructed or documenting proposed conceptual designs, offer a glimpse of the creative process at the heart of the architectural profession,” Provincial Archivist Linda McIntyre said. “We welcome the opportunity to partner with Government House in making these records available to the public.”
The public exhibition runs from January 15 through March 31, 2018. The collection can be viewed on the second floor of Government House, 4607 Dewdney Avenue in Regina.
For more information, contact:
Lenora Toth
Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan
Regina
Phone: 306-787-4741
Email: ltoth@archives.gov.sk.ca

Regina Spanish Influenza Memorial Unveiling
2017-12-14 15:00 - 16:00 | Saskatchewan
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 Spanish Flu arrived in 1918, the city put in a ban on public gatherings to prevent the spread of the flu. Many of the people were never able to say goodbye to their loved ones. Today, there is no such ban in place, so please come out and remember those lives lost.
Special thanks to:
Speers Funeral and Cremation Services
Heritage Regina
Frontier Monuments
Regina Catholic School Division
Saskatchewan Military Museum
City of Regina | Municipal Government
Jay Carnall
Rock of Ages Canada
All individuals who donated

Telling Regina’s story through its historic places
2017-11-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Regina Performing Arts Centre, 1077 Angus St, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4T 1Y4, Canada
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.

The City of Regina is reviewing the cultural, economic and historical drivers that shaped our community. These important themes in our history will assist in identifying places that matter.

We want to hear from you. You are invited to learn about a proposed theme-based approach for future evaluation of potential historic places and the themes identified to assess the significance of historic places at a come-and-go open house:
Representatives from the City of Regina will be on hand to answer questions and you will have the opportunity to comment on the themes as well as share your thoughts on the places that matter to you.

The Historical Leacock
2017-11-02 14:00 - 15:30 | Regina Public Library Central Branch, 2311 12th Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
The Historical Leacock
What he did to history and what history did to him!
RPL Film Theatre
Thursday, November 2nd
2:00-3:30 PM
Leacock interpreted and wrote about history in many books and articles, sometimes he even went so far as to suggest alternative histories. In return, history has provided us with many alternative Stephen Leacocks. In this Talk and Tell event, we shall tell stories to reveal the scandalous details and discuss them with the audience.
Presented by Voyageur Storytelling.

Regina Cemetery Tour
2017-10-28 17:00 - 19:00, 2017-10-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Regina Cemetery, 2120 4 Ave, Regina, SK, S4P 3C8, Canada
Take a step back in time and explore the lives of Regina’s Founding Fathers, visionaries and history-makers at the Regina Cemetery.

Based on works done by the Regina Ethnic Pioneers Walking Tour (REWT), this hour and a half long tour visits a dozen graves spanning over a century of Regina’s history.

Please bring a flashlight as it will be dark, and bring a headcovering for when we visit the Beth Jacob’s Cemetery. This is not a Halloween tour so keep your costumes at home but please remember to dress for the weather.

We will be meeting at the 4th Avenue gates of the cemetery and there is available parking at the Wholesale Club.

Events are free but with a suggested donation of $10.

Hope to see you all there!

Biblio Files: A History of the Regina Public Library!
2017-10-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Regina Public Library Central Branch, 2311 12th Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
The launch will include presentations from contributors and community members, light refreshments, and a book draw contest! And there will, of course, be copies of Biblio Files available for purchase at a discounted rate.
By Susan Birley, Anne Campbell, & Jeannie Mah
Saturday, October 28
3-5 pm
Mezzanine Level
Regina Public Library, Main Branch
2311 12 Ave

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Revisit Regina: The Architectural Heritage of Storey and Van Egmond.
2017-10-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Regina Public Library Central Branch, 2311 12th Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Revisit Regina: The Architectural Heritage of Storey and Van Egmond.
Registered: 75
RPL Film Theatre
Monday, October 23rd
7:00-8:30 PM
Revisit Regina in 1930 with long-time Regina resident Don Black for a presentation of photographs documenting the work of the architectural firm of Storey and Van Egmond. Between 1905 and 1930 the firm designed most of Regina’s significant pre-WWII buildings including:
• Most of the fine old homes in Lakeview and along College Avenue;
• Most of the city’s early apartment blocks;
• Most of Regina’s warehouses and factories;
• Schools, hospitals, churches, and other public buildings.
The firm’s project list is long and a great many instantly-recognizable buildings still stand are still contributing to the economy of the city. The photographs used in the presentation were contained in two albums put together in 1930 and used by the firm as a source of documentation and, probably, sales promotion.

Regina’s Forgotten Military History
2017-10-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Regina Public Library Central Branch, 2311 12th Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Regina’s Forgotten Military History
RPL Film Theatre
Tuesday, October 17th
7:00-8:30 pm
The impact of the Great War on Regina was immense, but, owing to the passage of time, largely forgotten. Join Great War researcher Dwight Mercer as he reveals the historic reminders that surround us, with emphasis on the work and service of Clemesha and Portnall.

Entertaining the City: An Audio Walking Tour of the Warehouse District
2017-10-07 13:00 - 14:30 | Cafe Drip, 1275 Broad Street, Regina, SK, S4R 1Y2, Canada
Entertaining the City: An Audio Walking Tour of the Warehouse District
Join us for the launch of an audio walking tour of the Warehouse District, produced and narrated by Evie Ruddy.
We’ll meet at Cafe Drip, take the tour together, and finish at Rebellion Brewing for a pint of beer.
On the tour, you’ll listen to stories about an historic neighbourhood that has long entertained the city with its nightclubs, restaurants, brewpubs and the city’s first football stadium.
You’ll hear from the son of a family that ran the Schnitzel Haus where the State/Distrikt used to be; stand in the spot where the Roughriders played their first games in the early 1900s; hear stories about the controversial entertainment at the district’s first nightclub, Casablanca; learn about an Indigenous Arts and Crafts organization that used to operate where the Exchange is today; find out how Rebellion Brewing got its name; and meet the founder of Bushwakker, who played a pivotal role in the brewpub movement in Saskatchewan.
How to take the self-guided tour:
On or after October 7:
– go to the app store
– download the app, izi.Travel, to your smartphone
– go to Cafe Drip – 1275 Broad Street (bring your phone and headphones)
– open the app, search for Entertaining the City, and press play
This is one of three tours in the Warehouse District that will be launched in the coming months.

Regina Cemetery Tour
2017-09-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Regina Cemetery, 2120 4 Ave, Regina, SK, S4P 3C8, Canada
Take a step back in time and explore the lives of Regina’s Founding Fathers, visionaries and history-makers at the Regina Cemetery.
Based on works done by the Regina Ethnic Pioneers Walking Tour (REWT), this hour long tour visits a dozen graves spanning over a century of Regina’s history.
Please meet at the 4th Avenue gates of the cemetery.
Events are free but with a suggested donation of $10.

Urban Development: A Town Hall
2017-09-28 19:00 - 21:00 | The Artful Dodger, 1651 - 11th Ave, Regina
You are invited to join Andrew Stevens Ward 3 City Councillor and theHeritage Community Association for a town-hall conversation about growth, development, gentrification and revitalization in Regina. The event will be held on September 28 @ 7 PM, at the Artful Dodger Cafe (1631 11th Avenue). We have put together a stellar panel of people who think and talk a lot about these topics.
Each panelist will have a couple of minutes to introduce themselves and articulate their vision for the future of development in Regina. Following that, we will open it up to a moderated discussion with community members. We hope you bring your questions and ideas.
Panelists:
Chad Jedlic (Harvard Developments Inc.)
Diana Hawryluk (Executive Director, City Planning and Development, City of Regina)
Jason Carlston (Dream)
Kevin Sturgeon (President, Riversdale Community Association)
Ross Keith (Nicor)
Stephen Onda (Halifax Holdings)
Vanessa Matthews (Assistant Professor, University of Regina Department of Geography and Environmental Studies)
William Neher (Neher and Associates)

Downtown Regina Cultural Trailway
2017-09-09 10:00 - 14:30 | Saskatchewan
Regina Downtown Business Improvement District, along with Heritage Regina, invites the public to come out and participate in a free guided walking tour of downtown. Each tour will last approximately 90 minutes and touch on highlights from the Cultural Trailway.
Tours start at 10:00am and 1:00pm
Meet at the Victoria Park Cenotaph

Click here for more information!

The Road to Confederation, 1864-1867
2017-06-25 14:00 - 15:30 | Regina Public Library Central Branch, 2311 12th Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Dr. Bill Brennan (University Regina) will address some of the key questions surrounding the creation of our nation; like why it took so long to convince even three colonies to join. Join us for a lecture at the Regina Public Library Public Meeting Room #1 at 2:00 p.m.
* Note that this is a lecture and not a walk
The vision of Heritage Regina is to raise awareness and appreciation of the value of heritage and its importance to sustaining the culture and identity of the city.

A $5.00 donation is suggested to all Heritage Regina walking tours.

The Path of the Tornado: Impacts on the “Wholesale District”.
2017-05-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Brewed Awakening, 2300 Dewdney Ave, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4R 1G8, Canada
Join guide Robin Adeney on a one hour walk that explores tracks, trains and cyclones in the “Wholesale District”. The walk will be about 1 hour and is preceded by a ribbon cutting for a new art work commemorating the cyclone of 1912.

Regina Regional Heritage Fair
2017-05-05 | Campus Regina Public, 1069 14th Ave E, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Regina Regional Heritage Fair – Fri. May 5
– Location: Campus Regina Public (1069 14th Ave E)
The Regional Heritage Fair includes the opportunity to:

develop communication skills by presenting Heritage Fair projects to other students, parents, members of the public and judges
participate in heritage-related workshop activities
compete for a variety of awards
meet other students from their region who are interested in heritage
represent their school in a province-wide initiative

Schools and parents are responsible for ensuring students have chaperones as well as transportation to the venue. Chaperones must bring signed consent forms for each student.
Student projects will be judged up to three times during the Regional Heritage Fair. Students will be judged in the language selected in the registration system. Judges will utilize a standard judging rubric.
Students may wish to begin their judging by presenting a 2-3 minute oral presentation. The purpose of the oral presentation is to introduce the project and share the important research. Judges will then interview the students about their project so be prepared to answer questions about why the topic was chosen, how the research was done, what the results were and what was learned about the topic. The purpose of the interview is to evaluate the depth of understanding of the student’s topic. The judges will also review your written report. The judges will assess their impression, impact, originality, creativity and level of research in your written report.
Please view the video featuring the 2014 Regina Regional Heritage Fair and select your Regional Heritage Fair (Saskatoon, Regina, Moose Jaw) for more details. For further information, contact our Education Coordinator, Katherine Gilks, at kgilks@heritagesask.ca
