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Mar 27

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Thank you to Michael Larch, BA, MA for tonight’s talk on Winston Churchill and his wartime speeches that have become some of the most well known speeches of all time.

Hats off as well to our volunteers who made the incredible food, and to you, our community for continue to support RUSI’s Speakers Series.

#rusiregina #winstonchurchill #militaryhistory

Mar 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.

Constable Ashley van Leeuwen is an infantry paratrooper and RCMP close protection operator whose life-altering Afghanistan injuries and hard-won recovery shaped a career devoted to safeguarding Canadians 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 24

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Join us THIS THURSDAY for our next TGIT Speakers Series event on March 26 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm, featuring a presentation by Michael Lorch, BA, MA who will present: 🔵Promising Light in Britain’s Darkest Hour: The Speeches of Winston Churchill, 1938-1941.🔵

💲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 #winstonchurchill

Mar 23

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Join us THIS THURSDAY for our next TGIT Speakers Series event on March 26 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm, featuring a presentation by Michael Lorch, BA, MA who will present: 🔵Promising Light in Britain’s Darkest Hour: The Speeches of Winston Churchill, 1938-1941.🔵

💲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 #speakerseries

Mar 20

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PART 2: Last night at our Info Night, Kelsey led us through what has been happening this past year, and what is planned for RUSI Regina’s future, as you can see here in this carousel.

One of those projects are a first phase - a feasibility study - for a Saskatchewan military heritage centre…a project that would partner with a vast number of organizations throughout the province and has already received support from all levels of government.

And Who Wears The Uniform? an oral histories exhibition that opens April 16 and will run first at Cumberland Gallery until May, and then at the RCMP Heritage Centre from June to September.

To find out more visit www.rusiregina.ca 💙💚

#rusiregina #militaryheritage #militaryhistory #saskatchewan

Mar 20

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PART 1: Tonight at our Info Night, Kelsey led us through what RUSI Regina has been up to in the last year, as you can see here in this carousel, and some of the big projects that are upcoming, in a post coming tomorrow.

To find out more visit www.rusiregina.ca 💙💚

#rusiregina #militaryheritage #militaryhistory #saskatchewan

Mar 18

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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.

Corporal (Ret’d) Georgia Morgan was a Canadian Forces medic who broke social barriers to study medicine, sacrificed her uniform for love, served as a military wife overseas during the Cold War, then shifted her commitment to helping others through years of Red Cross aid and humanitarian work.

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 to September.

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

#saskatchewan #veterans #oralhistories #oralhistoryproject #canadianveterans

Mar 17

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RUSI Regina makes its home at the Regina Armoury, and encourages you to attend the Regina Armoury Open House this Saturday, March 21 between 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. at 1600 Elphinstone Street.

In addition to being able to view the space, there will be recruiting booths, equipment, displays, and urban combat demonstrations.

#rusiregina #reginaarmoury #reginaevents #reginagarrison #openhouse

Mar 16

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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

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

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The Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan

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