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Mar 12

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In recognition of Vimy Ridge Day, Darke Hall is honoured to offer complimentary tickets to veterans and currently serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP for a special matinee performance of Ridge featuring The Fugitives on Thursday, April 9 at 2 pm at the historic Darke Hall in Regina.

This offer is made possible through the generous support of Veterans Affairs Canada’s Commemorative Partnership Program.

About the Performance
Ridge uses storytelling and live music to explore the legacy of Vimy Ridge—often called “the battle that made Canada.” Thoughtful, engaging, and accessible for both youth and adults, it offers a meaningful way to reflect on Canadian history together.

Community Corner: RUSI Regina
RUSI will be providing an interactive museum exhibit that invites children and adults to see, touch, and connect with the past. Meet veterans, explore a detailed scale model of Vimy Ridge, handle real artifacts from WWI, and discover the powerful stories of the Saskatchewan men and women who served on the battlefield. Included with your ticket!

How to Book Your Tickets
To reserve your complimentary tickets for you and your guest, please:

1. Call the Darke Hall Box Office at 306-523-2751. Hours are Wednesday to Saturday 12 to 5.
2. Let our staff know you are booking the Community Ticket for Ridge on April 9
3. You will be asked to confirm which group you are part of at the time of booking: Veteran or Currently Serving.

Please note:
• Tickets are valid only for the April 9 matinee
• Limit of 250 complimentary tickets are available
• Tickets are offered on a first-come, first-served basis

🎥: The Fugitives

#yqr #yqrevents #rusiregina #darkehall #freetickets

Mar 11

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Who Wears The Uniform? is an oral histories exhibit that celebrates the stories of modern service from Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan has a proud tradition of military service and behind every uniform is a story.

Lieutenant John Langan is a Saskatoon police officer and Canadian Armed Forces member who serves as 3rd Division’s Indigenous Advisor, bringing together Indigenous ways of knowing, modern military leadership, and a mission to restore language, ceremony, and belonging at home and abroad.

His story along with many others will be presented in an exhibit opening April 16, 2026 at Cumberland Gallery in the Saskatchewan Legislative Building with a remount at the RCMP Heritage Centre from June to September.

This project was made possible with the generous support of Veterans Affairs Canada.

#saskatchewan #veterans #oralhistories #oralhistoryproject #canadianveterans

Mar 10

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Save the date! RUSI Regina’s Victory Dinner will take place on May 2nd, 2026. More details to follow.

#rusiregina #yqrevents #reginaevents

Mar 9

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This past Thursday, our Executive Director was honoured to be invited to the 2nd Session of the 30th Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan and to attend a reception recognizing International Women’s Day 2026, celebrating the contributions and leadership of women across our province.

She also had the privilege of joining the Hon. Alana Ross, Saskatchewan‘s Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, to speak about what International Women’s Day means and the experiences of women in Saskatchewan‘s agricultural history.

She was proud to highlight the legacy of the Women’s Land Army, prairie women who stepped forward during the second world war when labour was scarce. Their courage, resilience, and determination remind us that we stand on the shoulders of strong women who paved the way before us.

#saskatchewan #regina #saskwomen #internationalwomensday #sasklegislature

Mar 8

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On this International Women’s Day, RUSI Regina celebrates all women, especially those who serve or have served our country. The ten Saskatchewan women seen here:

💙Edith Monture was the first Indigenous registered nurse in Canada and a First World War veteran

💚Colonel Evelyn Kotzer, farm girl from near Glenavon, SK, has risen through the ranks to command 38 Canadian Brigade Group, spanning Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and northwestern Ontario

💙Nursing Sister Gladys Matheson (top row centre) from Onion Lake, Saskatchewan was a nurse during the First World War

💚LCol (Ret’d) Maryse Carmichael is the first woman to pilot, and later command, the Snowbirds Demonstration Team. She lives in Moose Jaw, SK

💙 Mildred McClure from Regina, Sask served in Casualty Clearing Stations in France, Belgium, and Holland during the Second World War

💚Commander Victoria DeVita from Indian Head, SK is a senior Canadian Naval Officer, the fourth women to command a naval vessel

💙Sergeant Karen Hermeston the first female war photographer in the Canadian Army during the Second World War

💚Georgia Morgan was a Canadian Forces medic who broke social barriers to study medicine during the Cold War, then shifted her commitment to helping others through years of Red Cross aid and humanitarian work

💙Margaret Ecker, First Female War Correspondent for the Canadian Press in the Second World War

💚Flora Greyeyes Steele was among the first Indigenous women to serve in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War

Please like and share this post to celebrate the incredible women of our province. Happy International Women’s Day.

#rusiregina #internationalwomensday #saskatchewan #saskvets #canadianwomen

Mar 5

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Attention Members! Have you received your membership renewal email?

Membership covers April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.

Payment can be made by:

Cheque by mail:
PO Box 32021
RPO Victoria Square
Regina, SK
S4N 7L2

E-transfer: events@rusiregina.ca

In person: Cash or cheque at regular TGIT gatherings (Thursdays)

If you did not receive your renewal email with the attached PDF form, please contact: info@rusiregina.ca

#rusiregina #reginask #membership

Mar 4

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Who Wears The Uniform? is an oral histories exhibit that celebrates the stories of modern service from Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan has a proud tradition of military service and behind every uniform is a story.

LCol (Ret’d) Maryse Carmichael is a military aviation trailblazer - the first woman to fly and later command the Snowbirds. Her 22-year career helped reshape military aviation, and inspire the next generation of women and girls.

Her story along with many others will be presented in an exhibit opening April 16, 2026 at Cumberland Gallery in the Saskatchewan Legislative Building with a remount at the RCMP Heritage Centre from June 1 to September 5.

This project was made possible with the generous support of Veterans Affairs Canada.

#saskatchewan #veterans #oralhistories #oralhistoryproject #canadianveterans

Mar 3

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Join us for our upcoming exhibit Who Wears The Uniform? running in two locations:

➡️April 16 - May 15 at the Cumberland Gallery in the Saskatchewan Legislative Building (use the outside door down the ramp west of the main doors)

➡️June 1 - Sep 5 at the RCMP Heritage Centre

Through firsthand interviews, photographs, and artifacts, men and women speak about their unique roles within the Canadian Armed Forces.

This project is made possible with the support of Veterans Affairs Canada.

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Venez découvrir notre exposition Qui Porte L’uniforme?, présentée à deux endroits :

➡️ Du 16 avril au 15 mai à la Galerie Cumberland de l’Assemblée législative de la Saskatchewan (entrée par la rampe située à l’ouest de l’entrée principale)

➡️ Du 1er juin au 5 septembre au Centre du patrimoine de la GRC

À travers des entrevues, des photographies et des artefacts, des hommes et des femmes témoignent de leur rôle unique au sein des Forces armées canadiennes.

Ce projet est réalisé grâce au soutien d’Anciens Combattants Canada.

#rusiregina #veteransaffairs #oralhistory #canadianarmedforces #yqrevents

Mar 2

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Curious what RUSI Regina is working on?

Join us for our next TGIT Speakers Series event on March 19 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm, for an Info Night to learn more about RUSI’s current initiatives and its vision for the year ahead.

Presentation + Q&A with the Executive Director.

In-person event, but a livestream wil be available (link provided closer to the date).

💲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 #militaryhistory #yqrevents #yqr #infonight

Feb 27

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VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH Brielle Armbruster is our volunteer of the month! Brielle is currently studying Political Science with a minor in History at the Lutheran College of the University of Regina.

👉 Leave a comment or send a DM if you, too, would like to volunteer with RUSI.

Thank you, Brielle, for your dedication and hard work! Leave some gratitude in the comments to let Brielle know how much we appreciate her💙💙💙💚💚💚

#yqr #yqrvolunteer #volunteer #rusiregina #uofregina

Feb 27

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For those of you who missed @kelseylonie lecture on Margaret Ecker, the only woman to serve overseas as a war correspondent for the Canadian Press wire service during the Second World War, you missed an impressive night of stories about a truly extraordinary Canadian woman.

Seen here, various pictures of Margaret herself, throughout the years of her impressive career.

#canadianwomen #canadianmilitaryhistory #warreporter #rusiregina

Feb 25

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Who Wears The Uniform? is an oral histories exhibit that celebrates the stories of modern service from Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan has a proud tradition of military service and behind every uniform is a story.

Captain Jason Mills is a Canadian Army chaplain and seminary dean whose calling blends ministry, mentorship, and frontline support to the soldiers of the Royal Regina Rifles - serving those who serve Canada.

His story along with many others will be presented in an exhibit opening April 16, 2026 at Cumberland Gallery in the Saskatchewan Legislative Building with a remount at the RCMP Heritage Centre from June to September.

This project was made possible with the generous support of Veterans Affairs Canada.

#saskatchewan #veterans #oralhistories #oralhistoryproject #canadianveterans

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The Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan

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