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 […]
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 […]
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 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
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 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 […]