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Aug 25

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You are invited! A tailgate party and meet and greet prior to the Labour Day Classic in the Regina Armoury compound will be held on September 6 at 2:00pm.

Lieutenant-General M.C. Wright, commander of the Canadian Army, will be in attendance.

This event is sponsored by Dave Pettigrew at Harvard Western Insurance, and Great West Brewing Company.

Aug 24

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The 2026/27 TGIT Speakers Series season kicks off September 17 with another TRIVIA NIGHT hosted by Kelsey Lonie, our Executive Director and Chief Historian and Maj (Ret’d) Brad Hrycyna, our Past President. (Regular TGIT meet ups resume Sept 10).

💲Admission: Free (suggested $5 donation to help cover food)

📧Registration: Please email lynn@hjlinnen.com so we can prepare the appropriate amount of food

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

Come on out and test your military history knowledge!

#rusiregina #trivianight #reginask #militaryhistory #yqrevents

Aug 21

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Thank you to everyone who came out last night to our pre-season Speakers Series event with LCol Barry of the @royalreginarifles - his talk on the modernization of our Canadian army and how we are preparing for today’s realities was eye opening and incredibly valuable.

TGITs begin in September and our next event will be a trivia night! Stay tuned for that announcement next week.

Have a wonderful weekend.

#rusiregina #reginarifles #canadianarmy #guestspeaker

Aug 20

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THROWBACK THURSDAY: Regina Division, September 1939

Before HMCS Queen became HMCS Queen, these young sailors of the Regina Division, Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve, gathered at the Regina Armoury in September 1939—the month Canada entered the Second World War.

Among the first Regina crews to head to sea for wartime service, they soon moved their training to the Wascana Winter Club, where they continued preparing for service for the duration of the war.

Keep checking back here to watch as a new exhibit is created and launched to live permanently at the HMCS Queen in Regina.

#throwbackthursdayy #rusiregina #hmcsqueen #canadiannavy #militaryhistory

Aug 19

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Only 2 more Sundays left!

Every Sunday through August at 1 pm, join us in the SGI Canada Theatre at the RCMP Heritage Centre for a FREE screening of Fallen Heroes: Their Journey Home. 📽️

This documentary follows the story behind the Ramp Ceremony and Canada's Highway of Heroes, tracing the journey home for Canadian Armed Forces members and the families who stood behind them.

Shown alongside our Who Wears the Uniform? and MISSION: AFGHANISTAN exhibits, it offers a moment to reflect on service and sacrifice this summer.

These screenings and exhibits are made possible by the generous support of Commissionaires South Saskatchewan, Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command, and Royal Canadian Legion - Branch #234, Lumsden.

📸: @rcmphc

Aug 18

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Congratulations to Harvey Linnen, RUSI Regina’s Vice President, for being 1 of 2 Saskatchewan residents to be awarded the 2026 Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation.

The Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation recognizes individuals who have made outstanding volunteer contributions that benefit Canadian Veterans or support the remembrance of their service, sacrifices and achievements.

For over two decades, Harvey Linnen has been a steadfast advocate for Veterans in Saskatchewan through his work with the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) of Regina. His leadership and vision have played a pivotal role in preserving and promoting the legacy of Canada’s military service members.

We are so honoured to have him on our team. Please like and share this post to show Harvey how proud we are of his great work.

Read more here: https://veterans.gc.ca/en/about-vac/who-we-are/department-officials/minister/minister-veterans-affairs-commendation/harvey-linnen

#veteransaffairscanada #rusiregina #harveylinnen #commendation

Aug 17

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RUSI Regina is honoured to support Operation Pilgrimage. What is Operation Pilgrimage, you ask?

The Up the Johns! Association is composed of citizens in Normandy who have dedicated themselves to preserving the memory and legacy of the soldiers of the Regina Rifles affectionately known as the ‘’Johns”-who landed on D-Day and played a crucial role in the liberation of their communities during the Second World War.

In September 2026, the Association will travel to Saskatchewan — many for the first time — to visit the hometowns, loved ones, and farms of the soldiers who landed in France during the war.

The pilgrimage will be both historically meaningful and deeply human. It offers a rare opportunity to tell the story of remembrance not from the battlefield alone, but from the enduring relationships that emerged in its aftermath-relationships that continue more than eighty years later.

Together, the RUSI Regina partners Royal Regina Rifles and the RRR Trust Fund recognize the value in organizing this pilgrimage. It honours our veterans, strengthens international ties, and advances public understanding of the living legacy of the Second World War.

To learn more visit www.rrrtrust.org

#operationpilgrimage #reginarifles #rrrtrust #normandy #militaryhistory

Aug 14

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This exhibit is going on tour! And we would like to add YOUR space to the itinerary!

If you have or know of a place in the province of Saskatchewan that would like to host this 100th Anniversary History of the Regina Legion exhibit - made up of large, medium, and small sized banners/poster boards and corresponding artifacts - please

1. Share this post or tag them below
2. Contact our Executive Director Kelsey Lonie at
➡️ executivedirector@rusiregina.ca

Want to see the exhibit right now? The Regina Legion museum will have it up and running pre-your until early September. The museum is open Monday to Friday 10 AM to 2 PM and admission is free.

#rusiregina #reginalegion #touringexhibit #saskatchewan #royalcanadianlegion

Aug 13

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On this day, the Canadian Women's Army Corps (CWAC) was founded in 1941. Women across Canada had been itching to join the Canadian Army long before this though. Many travelled overseas to sign up in Britain! Finally, Prime Minister Mackenzie King could no longer deny it - he would lose all his women to England if he didn't start organizing something on Canadian soil.

Women took on roles including office personnel, dental and medical technicians, telephone operators, vehicle maintenance workers, and even worked on secret decoding projects. More than 21,000 of these women served overseas in Britian, Europe, and Italy.

After the war, the women were asked to return to the home to become a housewife - a hard pill for many to swallow. We thank the women of the CWAC today for their service and for paving the way for future generations of women!

Image:
No 22 Coy CWAC, Regina, August 18, 1945, RCL0032, Regina Legion Museum & Archives

Aug 12

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What an honour to have this level of support for our Who Wears The Uniform? exhibit running at the @rcmphc until August 30.

From the desk of The Honourable Jill McKnight, P.C., M.P.

“As Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, it is my honour to extend warm greetings in recognition of this powerful initiative by RUSI Regina.

This exhibit brings forward deeply personal accounts of modern military and public service. From deployments in Afghanistan to leadership at sea — these stories reflect courage, resilience, and dedication. They
highlight the many ways service continues beyond the battlefield through mentorship, community leadership, and preserving history for future generations.

The contributions of these participants — shared through oral histories, photographs, and treasured mementos — ensure that the experiences of those who have served are remembered and celebrated. Making this bilingual exhibit accessible across Saskatchewan, and throughout the country online, strengthens that impact and invites all Canadians to connect with these important stories.

Our government is proud to support this meaningful work through the Commemorative Partnership Program. Initiatives like this play a vital role in honouring service, fostering awareness, and preserving the legacy of those who have worn the uniform.

Thank you to everyone involved in bringing
this project to life.”

Aug 10

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You are invited to join us for a special event honouring Regina College members and alumni who served during World War II, in celebration of the enduring legacy of the Royal Regina Rifles.

The event will feature the unveiling of a scale model of the memorial statue located in Place des Canadiens, Bretteville-l'Orgueilleuse, France, (seen here) which commemorates the Royal Regina Rifles and their role in the liberation of Normandy, as well as the dedication of a plaque recognizing the contributions of Regina College and its community during the war.

We are also pleased to welcome 20 guests from Normandy representing the Up the Johns! Association, visiting Saskatchewan as part of Operation Pilgrimage, hosted by the Royal Regina Rifles.

This occasion provides an opportunity to mark this important chapter in our history, to remember the sacrifices of those who served, and to recognize the lasting connection between Regina College, its members and alumni, and the Royal Regina Rifles.

September 9, 2026
Reception 10:30 a.m. Unveiling Ceremony 11:30 a.m.
University of Regina, College Avenue Campus
Room CB 112
2155 College Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan

This tribute and celebration have been made possible through a generous donation from the University of Regina Alumni Association.

We hope you will join us as we honour the service and sacrifice of Regina College community and commemorate the legacy of the Royal Regina Rifles for future generations.

➡Please RSVP your attendance by August 20, to events@uregina.ca

#reginarifles #uofregina #uofralumni #yqr #yqrevents

Aug 8

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It’s #internationalcatday and we’re sharing this image from the Regina Legion digital collection! Even 80 years ago, cats brought a smile to a weary soldier’s face.

See this image and 3,000 others on Memory Sask in the Regina Legion collection! https://memorysask.ca/image-29-4

Our Patron
The Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan

Sponsors & Partners

RUSI Regina is proud to be a formal institutional partner of the University of Regina.