Biblio Files: A History of the Regina Public Library!

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 See Book

Regina Cemetery Tour

Regina Cemetery 2120 4 Ave, Regina, SK, 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 […]

The Historical Leacock

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. […]

Telling Regina’s story through its historic places

Regina Performing Arts Centre 1077 Angus St, Regina, Saskatchewan, 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.   […]

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Regina Spanish Influenza Memorial Unveiling

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 […]

Artful Conceptions: Architectural Drawings at the Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan

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 […]

Catalogue Houses – 2018 Lecture Series

The Artesian 2627 13th Avenue, Regina, Sas, 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 […]

College Avenue Campus Restoration – 2018 Lecture Series

The Artesian 2627 13th Avenue, Regina, Sas, 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 […]

Budget 2018: A Ward 3 Town Hall

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.