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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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
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