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Jan 19

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We stand proudly with one of our longest standing partners the Regina Legion Branch 001 @reginalegionbranch001 as it celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026.

Like and share this post to show them some love, and visit their pages to find out how you can get involved.

#reginalegion #rusiregina #veterans #saskatchewan #royalcanadianlegion

Jan 16

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Thank you to @prosserbrookian for being such a support and capturing our TGIT Speakers Series last night. Our hard working Executive Director @40s.life.with.kelsey enlightened the crowd about her newly published children’s book Whitey’s Journey and made the evening as delightful as we expected it to be, “even for the most stern, no-nonsense folks in the military”😊

Our next regular TGIT will be this coming Thursday with our next Speaker Series event happening Thursday January 29 where we will present Maria Reardon and her talk “Second World War From The Other Side - Part 2”.

Find out more at www.rusiregina.ca. 💙💚

#rusiregina #yqrevents #militaryhistory

Jan 15

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Today is the day! Join us for our first TGIT Speakers Series event of 2026 on January 15 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm, featuring a presentation by RUSI Regina’s Executive Director and Chief Historian Kelsey Lonie.

Kelsey will be presenting Whitey’s Journey: A Four-legged Soldier in the Second World War, a lecture and book signing on her recently published children’s book.

Everyone is welcome!

💲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

#rusiregina #tgit #yqrevents #yqr #militaryhistory #canadianhistory #saskatchewanhistory

Jan 14

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I’m just wanted to do a quick update on the progress over at the HMCS Queen project. Volunteers are now in the phase of cataloguing HMCS Queen’s extensive historical library. We admire the dedication of all involved over at @hmcs.ncsm.queen … we will keep you updated!

#yqr #hmcsqueen #canadiannavy #militaryhistory

Jan 13

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A great YouTube channel to check out for some wonderfully told Canadian military history stories. Search Canadian Legacy @canadian_legacy over on YouTube for more.

Also, check out our website www.rusiregina.ca on our Pedestals page to read more about the numerous ways Canada and Saskatchewan have made large impacts in military history.

#militaryhistory #rusiregina #canadianhistory

Jan 9

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We are so grateful for our volunteers! Kate, Michael, and Peter worked diligently each Thursday evening in December to complete the first round of digitizing archival material for the Royal Regina Rifles.

👉To see those archives and view their impressive progress, visit online here by copying and pasting this link into your browser:
https://memorysask.ca/informationobject/browse?ancestor=847879&topLod=0&view=card

We are looking for more volunteers to help scan our First and Second World War archives. If you or someone you know might be interested, contact Kelsey at executivedirector@rusiregina.ca 💙💚

#rusiregina #reginask #volunteer #archive

Jan 8

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Great news for Saskatchewan education: The Ministry of Education has launched Operation Calvados: The Documentary on its province-wide curriculum site, accessible to teachers.

👉It can be viewed here:
https://rover.edonline.sk.ca/en/rover/videos/4168

Operation Calvados: The Documentary highlights a remarkable community initiative to honour the Royal Regina Rifles on the 80th Anniversary of D-Day.

Operation Calvados is not just a tribute; it’s a testament to the enduring spirit of community, sacrifice, and remembrance in Saskatchewan.

#Saskatchewan #saskeducation #documentary #rusiregina #reginarifles #militaryhistory

Jan 7

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Have a passion for history? RUSI Regina is seeking volunteers to help scan First and Second World War photographs for archival preservation. No previous skills or experience needed!

👉If interested, please contact: executivedirector@rusiregina.ca

#yqr #yqrvolunteers #militaryhistory #rusiregina

Jan 7

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Thank Goodness It’s Thursday is back for its first event of the year. Join us this Thursday January 8 at 4:30pm at the Senior Ranks Mess in the Regina Armoury.

As always, admission is free, with a suggested donation of $5 for the food. If you are planning to attend email Lynn -> lynn@hjlinnen.com so we make enough food for everyone:)

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

We hope to see you this Thursday💙💚

#rusiregina #tgit #reginask #yqrevents

Jan 5

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Have you noticed these flags in the corner of the Senior Ranks Mess at the Regina Armoury? RUSI Director, Colonel (Ret’d) Randy Brooks, CD, explains their significance:

Not all flags are Colours.

The Colours of the 28th Battalion CEF, raised in Regina, are the special consecrated “flags” of the Battalion, two of them... a King’s Colour and a Regimental Colour. WWI was the last war that Colours were actually carried by soldiers into battle and the Regimental Colour of the 28th is inscribed with the 18 Battle Honours won by the Battalion during WW1... at a cost of 3,700 casualties of which nearly 1,000 died of their wounds, including the last Commonwealth soldier killed in action, just two minutes before the Armistice, Pte George Price. These Colours represent these men, their lives of service... and their supreme sacrifice.

Today, over 100 years later, the Colours of the 28th Battalion are for us, the real and concrete objects of remembrance of these heroic men. When we look upon these Colours...

We will remember them.

#wewillrememberthem #firstworldwar #rusiregina #militaryhistory #reginaarmoury #28thbattalion

Jan 2

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Join us for our first TGIT Speakers Series event of 2026 on January 15 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm, featuring a presentation by RUSI Regina’s Executive Director and Chief Historian Kelsey Lonie. Kelsey will be presenting Whitey’s Journey: A Four-legged Soldier in the Second World War, a lecture and book signing on her recently published children’s book.

💲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

#rusiregina #tgit #yqrevents #yqr #militaryhistory #canadianhistory #saskatchewanhistory

Jan 1

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We spy with our little eye, the RUSI kiosk at the Regina International Airport. Coming up on its one year anniversary, we remain grateful for the opportunity to tell these important stories and honour our military history. Thank you, @flyyqr ✈️

Visit our pedestals page to read them for yourself at https://rusiregina.ca/pedestals/

Happy New Year 🇨🇦

#rusiregina #yqr #flyyqr #militaryhistory #saskatchewan #airportkiosk #interactivehistory

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