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Oct 31

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This just in…SUDS Carwash located here in Regina, SK at 1565 Winnipeg St. has just let us know that they will be offering all veterans free car washes between
Nov. 1-10. A wonderfully generous offer to begin our month of remembrance. Thank you, @sudscarwash 💙💚 #yqr #veterans #remembrance

Oct 30

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Yesterday, our Executive Director Kelsey Lonie’s book “Whitey’s Journey: a four-legged Soldier in the Second World War” was published and she is on a small book signing tour with @heritagehousepublishing … if you’re in Regina this weekend she will be signing copies from 11am to 2pm at @indigo_regina 📕🐕✍🏽 Congratulations, Kelsey! #booksigning #yqrevents #militaryhistory #saskatchewan #canadianmilitaryhistory #childrensbook

Oct 29

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Fundraiser Update! We are now 3/4 the way to our goal 💙🎉 This is all thanks to your generous giving adding to the donation made by @ltgovsk of $3000 towards the next pedestals honouring the battles of the Balkans and Saskatchewan’s Victora Cross recipients.

Thank you to everyone who has donated, and if you would like to also give to help with our next two pedestals, cheques can be sent to PO Box 32021 RPO Victoria Square Regina, SK S4N7L2 or sent via etransfer to trust@rusiregina.ca 💚

Oct 28

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RUSI Regina’s Executive Director & Chief Historian Kelsey Lonie took some time during Women’s History Month to talk to us about Phyllis Dewar, the one woman honoured in our new collaborative exhibit For Country & For Sport - a partnership with the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame.

👉Please come and view the exhibit Monday thru Friday 10-4pm or Saturdays 12-4pm at 2205 Victoria Ave., here in Regina, SK. Admission by donation!

Filmed on location at @sasksportshf
#rusiregina #sasksportshalloffame #sasksportshf #saskatchewanhistory #saskveterans #saskatheltes #womenshistorymonth #phyllisdewar

Oct 27

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TODAY IS YOUR DEADLINE to buy your tickets to our upcoming Armistice Dinner on November 10th. For ticket info and purchase, call 306-541-4944.

The end of the fighting in the First World War was an armistice with the German soldiers slinging their rifles over their shoulders and marching home. In contrast, at the end of the Second World War Germany surrendered and its armed forces were disarmed and marched off as prisoners. The photo below is of rifles confiscated in Denmark.

We look forward to seeing you at our Armistice Dinner💙💚
#yqr #yqrevents #ArmisticeDay #remembranceday #rusiregina

Oct 27

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Join us at our next TGIT Speakers Series on November 6, 2025 from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM where there will be a documentary screening of Fields of Fire (1994). This 26-minute documentary that focuses on the Regina Rifle Regiment’s significant role on D-Day with commentary from director, Trevor Grant.

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

📍Senior Ranks Mess, Regina Armoury
1600 Elphinstone St, Regina, Saskatchewan

#yqr #yqrevents #yqrfilm #reginarifles #documentary #saskmilitaryhistory #upthejohns

Oct 24

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Thank you @moosejawtoday for meeting up with Kelsey and Mason this past Tuesday while they spent the day with Vanier Collegiate students, giving them some background and context to the RUSI’s First World War exhibit that will be mounted in the lobby of the @vaniertheatre production of The Hello Girls.

The Hello Girls, along with our exhibit, will run at the Mae Wilson Theatre Nov 19-22nd. Tickets can be purchased by visiting @themjcac 🎶☎️🎖️

#rusiregina #vaniercollegiatemoosejaw #thehellogirls #firstworldwar #womenshistory #militaryhistory

Oct 22

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Private William Johnstone Milne is just one of 15 brave Saskatchewan soldiers who have received the Victoria Cross. Join Maj (Ret’d) Brad Hrycyna this Thursday evening at our TGIT Speakers Series at the Regina Armory where he will speak to all of these men and their sacrifice.

Food at 4:30pm ($5 donation)
Speaker at 5:30pm

Email lynn@hjlinnen.com to register so we account for enough food💙

🎥: Shaw Spotlight

#rusiregina #saskveterans #VictoriaCross #yqrevents #militaryhistory #saskhistory

Oct 21

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RUSI Regina will be mounting an exhibit in the lobby of @themjcac during the Vanier Collegiate production of The Hello Girls. The exhibit will look at the roles of women in the First World War and the advancements in communications that happened. Kelsey and Mason spent the day talking to Vanier students about the connections between all these things and the upcoming production.

Get ready for a powerful, inspiring, and toe-tapping night of musical theatre! The Hello Girls tells the true story of the brave women who answered the call in the First World War—serving as the first female telephone operators and changing history forever. Filled with incredible music, moving stories, and a whole lot of heart, this show will make you laugh, cry, and cheer!

📅 November 19, 20 & 21 at 7 PM
📅 November 22 at 2 pm
🎟️ Tickets available now — don’t miss this unforgettable performance that celebrates courage and connection!

purchase.moosejawculture.ca/Events
We hope to see you there!

#rusiregina #vaniercollegiate #moosejawsk #reginask #thehellogirls #womenshistorymonth #canadianhistory #musicaltheatre #militaryhistory

Oct 19

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💥Opening Tomorrow!💥 For Country & For Sport - an exhibit in partnership with the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame - is ready for you!

👉This exhibit will feature Ed Staniowski, 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.

Please come and view the exhibit Monday thru Friday 10-4pm or Saturdays 12-4pm at 2205 Victoria Ave. Admission by donation!

Thank you to our volunteers Kate, for her tireless service and leadership, and Evan for his assistance, as well as to Matthew at @sasksportshf and Kelsey our ED for making this possible.

#rusiregina #sasksportshalloffame #sasksportshf #saskatchewanhistory #saskveterans #saskatheltes

Oct 17

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Come support our Executive Director @40s.life.with.kelsey at the book signing of her newly published children’s book Whitey’s Journey - the inspiring true story of a collie named Whitey, who befriended a troop of Canadian soldiers and served in the Second World War.

Regina’s date is Nov.1st at @indigo_regina 11am to 2pm, but there is also an Alberta and Saskatoon option! See you there🥰🐶📗💙

Published by: @heritagehousepublishing
#yqrevents #yqr #booksigning #secondworldwar #childrensbook

Oct 16

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A message from Ed Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) E.E. Staniowski OMM, CD:

Valour in the Presence of the Enemy Initiative is an initiative of significance to Canada’s Federal and Provincial Governments, our Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) veterans, serving military members, and all citizens of Canada.

Former CAF Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) General Hillier is the driving force along with the Canadian non-profit group “Valour in the Presence of the Enemy”, who are supporting a petition to be tabled in the Canadian Parliament next month.

This petition calls for Prime Minister Carney to establish an “Independent Military Honours Review Board” to examine cases where the criteria for the Canada’s highest military medal for valour, the Victoria Cross (VC) has been met.

Please consider logging in to the E-6661 Petion link and sign in support of the initiative: https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-6661

To find out more visit:
https://www.valourinthepresenceoftheenemy.com

#canadianveterans #canadianveteran #petition

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