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Oct 10

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Please join us for our annual Armistice Dinner marking the
107th anniversary of the end of the fighting in the First World War.

Honour those who fought in that bloody conflict by remembering their service and sacrifices during a military style dinner.

When: Monday 10 Nov 2025, Reception 6 p.m., Dinner 7 p.m.

Where: The Atlas Hotel 4177 Albert St, Regina, SK

Tickets: Members $80.00, Guests $85.00

Please RSVP info@rusiregina.ca or by calling 306-541-4944 no later than October 27, 2025

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Dress: Men - Black Tie/Dark Suit, Ladies - Long Gown/Cocktail Dress

Military/Police: Mess Kit, Appropriate Uniform Decorations

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Ticket purchase and information: 306-541-4944

Advance ticket payment required
(Cheque made out to RUSI Regina OR by etransfer: events@rusiregina.ca)

Please include any special meal requests with your RSVP

Oct 9

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Caught up with Kate, a RUSI volunteer who has been working very hard on putting together For Country and For Sport…a collaborative exhibit opening Oct.20th in partnership with @sasksportshf

Kate tells a little bit about Ed Staniowski, one of the athletes/veterans highlighted in this exhibit. To hear Ed speak about his own journey, consider joining us this evening at 5:30pm at the Regina Armory for our Speakers Series TGIT.

#rusiregina #sasksportshf #edstaniowski #saskhistory #militaryhistory #sportshistory #nhl

Oct 8

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We are excited to announce that a collaborative exhibit in partnership with @sasksportshf entitled For Country and For Sport will be opening Oct.20th at the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame here in downtown Regina.

This exhibit will feature Ed Staniowski, Major Hector “Hec” Jones, Alex Decoteau, David Greyeyes, Phyllis Dewar, and Tom Settee - notable figures from Saskatchewan who not only served in our armed forces, but also accomplished great things in their respective sports.

We urge you to come and view the exhibit Monday thru Friday 10-4pm or Saturdays 12-4pm at 2205 Victoria Ave.

#rusiregina #sksports #sasksportshf #saskatchewan #saskatchewanhistory #militaryhistory #downtownregina

Oct 7

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Randy Brooks, former commanding officer of the Royal Regina Rifles, one of RUSI Regina’s longest standing partners, share with us the common explanation for the term “Up The Johns!”

@rcdbrooks is both a RUSI member and a director on RUSI’s board.

#reginarifles @royalreginarifles #rusiregina #upthejohns #militaryhistory #canadianhistory

Oct 6

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This Thursday at our Speakers Series TGIT we will be joined by RUSI member Ed Staniowski for a presentation entitled: The Soldier Who Couldn’t Join The Army Because He Got Drafted, in which he will discuss his two professional careers, as a professional NHL hockey player (10 years) and his 30 years as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces💙💚

We hope you’ll join us! Food at 4:30 and talk at 5:30. Cost: $5 donation at door to cover food…

👉Register: Email lynn@hjlinnen.com so we can account for how much food to make!

#yqrevents #edstaniowski #nhlplayer #formernhlplayer #canadianveteran

Oct 3

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Exciting news! Not only is Kelsey attending the Oral History Conference right now at the Canadian War Museum from October 2-5th…but the reason she is there is because RUSI is officially launching an Oral History Project this fall, supported by a grant we were successful getting from Veterans Affairs Canada. RUSI Regina will complete 12 interviews with veterans who have a diverse range of experiences by December 2025, with an exhibit unveiling planned for May 2026.

If you don’t already, follow us here, on Facebook, and/or become a member today so that you can follow along with these exciting projects💙💚

Reel Credit: @canwarmuseum

#oralhistory #oralhistories #oralhistoryproject #veteransaffairscanada #rusiregina #saskatchewan #militaryhistory

Oct 2

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Join us every Thursday at the Senior Ranks Mess, Regina Armoury, 1600 Elphinstone St, Regina, for TGIT, or Thank Goodness it’s Thursday!

This is an opportunity for RUSI members and serving military members to gather after the days’ work to relax and socialize.

Cost: $5 donation to cover food

Register: Email lynn@hjlinnen.com so we can account for how much food to make

#yqrevents #yqreventsplanner #rusiregina

Oct 1

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Exciting news! The University of Regina’s Media, Art and Performance (MAP) Department is working with RUSI to develop digital content that will make the Indigenous Veterans Monument in Victoria Park accessible to all of Saskatchewan through digital storytelling and 3D animation.

We will let you know when that content is ready to be viewed, but in the meantime we welcome you to go and check out the digital stories connected to several of the other pedestals, ready to be experienced over on our website. https://rusiregina.ca/pedestals/

Thank you @mapfaculty 🥰💙💚

#uofregina #mapfaculty #indigenousveterans #reginask #rusiregina

Sep 30

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Honouring National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with footage from May when the Standing Buffalo Drum Group and some very talented young Indigenous dancers graced our stage at the Victory Gala Dinner where we honoured the Indigenous veterans whose monument was unveiled that morning.

In addition to honouring indigenous veterans, we also acknowledge the legacy left by the Indian Residential School System, honor its resilient survivors, their families, their communities, and the memories of those whose lives have tragically been lost.

#truthandreconciliation #nationaltruthandreconciliationday #rusiregina #standingbuffalodrumgroup #indigineousdance #indigineousdrums

Sep 29

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Join Us on October 9, 2025 from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM at the Senior Ranks Mess, Regina Armoury 1600 Elphinstone St in Regina, SK to hear our next speaker Ed Staniowski for a presentation entitled: The Soldier Who Couldn’t Join The Army Because He Got Drafted, in which he will discuss his two professional careers, as a professional NHL hockey player (10 years) and his 30 years as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces.

TGIT, or Thank Goodness it’s Thursday, are held in the Senior Ranks Mess of the Regina Armoury in the late afternoon. This is an opportunity for RUSI members and serving military members to gather after the days’ work to relax and socialize.

Cost: $5 donation at door to cover food

Register: Email lynn@hjlinnen.com so we can account for how much food to make.

#yqr #reginask #yqrevents #rusiregina #edstaniowski #NHL #TGIT

Sep 26

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Thank you to everyone who came out for our Military History Trivia TGIT…it was so much fun! Our next Speaker Series TGIT is on Oct.9th when Ed Staniowski will be our guest with a talk entitled The Soldier Who Couldn’t Join The Army Because He Got Drafted.

Find out more at www.rusiregina.ca

#trivianight #yqr #yqrevents #militarytrivia #rusiregina

Sep 25

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There are so many ways in which we could use your help! Even if you don’t feel you are an “expert” on military history, as long as you feel called to honour the Canadian Armed Forces and its members past and present, and have a couple hours every week or so, we can find so many interesting way to get you involved!

if you have any questions at all, reach out to Kelsey at info@rusiregina.ca or drop us a message here 💙💚 #yqr #volunteering #reginavolunteers #reginasaskatchewan #saskvolunteers #militaryhistory

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