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Jul 15

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We are so grateful for our volunteers that have been coming in once a week to help us scan and archive and catalogue and all those important things that go into preserving Saskatchewan’s military history💙

If you would like to help us out, there are so many tasks that we need help with. No skills needed, just a passion for history and the desire to help out.

👉Contact info@rusiregina.ca to find out how you can volunteer, or visit our website at www.rusiregina.ca to find out more 💚

#yqr #reginask #volunteer #rusiregina #militarymuseums

Jul 14

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Our partner the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 001 Museum is thrilled to invite you to its upcoming Military History Book Sale!

Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: RCL Legion Branch 001, 1820 Cornwall Street, Regina, Sk.

Browse a fantastic selection of military history books — all at unbeatable prices!
    •    Hardcover books: $1.50
    •    Softcover books: $0.50

100% of proceeds go directly to supporting the operations of their museum!

While you’re there, enjoy a complimentary coffee or water, and take a walk through the museum.

Getting here is easy with free parking downtown on Saturday!

    •    Park on the street and enter through the front door,
    •    OR drive up the ramp behind the Legion and enter through the back door.

💵This is a cash-only event, so bring your change and come ready to find your next great read!

We can’t wait to see you there and thank you for supporting local history!

Note: If you would like to donate books to the sale, please reach out to museum@reginalegion.ca 📕📗📘

#yqrevents #booksale #reginaevents

Jul 10

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Thank you to everyone who joined us today for 2nd of three pedestal unveilings this summer, to honour those who fought in the Normandy Campaign and the Battle of the Scheldt.

Our next unveiling will be August 14th. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us.

#yqr #reginask #saskatchewan #rusiregina #militaryhistory #canadianmilitaryhistory #pedestal

Jul 9

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Join us tomorrow, July 10th, at Victoria Park in Regina as RUSI Regina unveils two more commemorative pedestals honouring the Normandy Campaign and the Battle of the Scheldt. Unveiling is at 2pm with remarks from Her Honour, the Honourable Bernadette McIntyre.

The Battle of the Scheldt was a military operation in northern Belgium and the southwestern Netherlands that took place during the Second World War.

After five weeks of difficult fighting, the Canadian First Army, at a cost of 20,873 Allied casualties (6,367 of them Canadian), was successful in clearing the Scheldt after numerous amphibious assaults, obstacle crossings and costly assaults over open ground.

We hope you can join us tomorrow💙💚

🎥: Historical Lore on YouTube

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Jul 8

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Meet Kate, another one of our RUSI Regina volunteers. Kate has her Bachelor of Arts, major in History. She will be providing assistance at our two museum partners - @saskmilmuseum and @reginalegionbranch001 museum. Thank you, Kate, for giving us your time and expertise 💙💚 #saskmuseums #volunteers #rusiregina

Jul 3

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Good morning, Regina! Taking a walk with Kelsey this morning in Victoria Park, enjoying green grass, birds chirping, and blue skies while proudly admiring our pedestals at the heart of the park.

👉 To learn more about the stories behind each of our pedestals, follow us here and visit us at www.rusiregina.ca 💙💚

#goodmorningproject #yqr #rusiregina #militaryhistory #saskatchewan

Jul 1

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Oh, Canada🍁🍁 On this Canada Day, we take a moment to remember these brave Saskatchewan soldiers who gave their lives serving our country.

We will remember them.

A special thanks to the @reginalegionbranch001 where Kelsey uncovered these plaques - and many more - while working on their archives.

#rusiregina #ReginaLegion #canadianmilitaryhistory #saskatchewan #CanadaDay2025

Jun 27

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Did you know RUSI Regina provides a reference library for its members, including serving military members and researchers?

Today, the RUSI Regina Library maintains one of the finest collections of non-fiction military history and technology in Saskatchewan with over 2000 titles. These include personal memoirs, biographies, unit histories (naval ships, army regiments, and air force squadrons), uniform and equipment profiles, military atlases, and includes original Canadian Army General Orders and regulations pre-dating the First World War. Current and past issues of assorted military magazines and publications are also to be found. The Library is located on the second floor, south east corner of the Regina Armoury.

Members of RUSI Regina have access to the collection, including borrowing privileges. An honour system allows members to borrow and return materials when Library staff is not available by self-completing the Library card provided with all items.

👉Find out more about how you can become a member and have access to the spine library at our website www.rusiregina.ca 💙💚

#rusiregina #reginask #sasklibraries #saskmilitaryhistory #militarylibrary

Jun 25

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Although not a RUSI Regina project, the Saskatchewan War Memorial (west of the Legislative grounds near Albert Memorial Bridge) exists in part because of the dedication and fortitude of several RUSI members and partners. Built as a living tribute, it honours over 10,000 Saskatchewan residents who died in First and Second World Wars, the Korean War and peace time operations. It is maintained by the Saskatchewan War Memorial Committee.

It is a beautiful monument, and worth a visit if you are visiting Regina, or find yourself nearby the Legislative building near Wascana Lake.

#reginasaskatchewan #saskatchewan #saskmilitaryhistory #warmemorial #reginask #sasklegislature

Jun 23

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Saskatchewan’s Major David Vivian Currie, V.C. was awarded the only Victoria Cross to a Canadian soldier during the Normandy campaign and the only VC ever awarded to a member of the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps for his brave action during seige of St. Lambert sur Dives, France, WWII.

On July 10th at 2 PM in Victoria Park, RUSI Regina well unveil a pedestal commemorating the Normandy campaign. Please join us.

As well, stay tuned as we will shortly be launching a new section of our website that shares our Wall of Honour - which currently resides in the Saskatchewan Parliament building - displaying all 15 Saskatchewan soldiers who are recipients of the British Victoria Cross, including Major Currie.

🎥: Valour Stories from YouTube

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Jun 20

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Evan Foster, a recent UofR graduate with a Bachelors of History with Honours, is one of four volunteers that will be working alongside Kelsey this summer to make military history more accessible across Saskatchewan.

Like this post to welcome Evan! 💙

If you would like to volunteer with RUSI Regina, please reach out to info@rusiregina.ca

#uofr #rusiregina #uofregina #volunteerappreciation #militaryhistory #saskhistory #saskatchewan #volunteeropportunities

Jun 18

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Mark your calendars…our second of three pedestal unveilings will be July 10th at the Cenotaph in Victoria Park, Regina, 2pm. Commemorative pedestals, honouring the Normandy Campaign and the Battle of the Scheldt, will be unveiled. Remarks by Her Honour, the Honourable Bernadette McIntyre.

We hope you will join us.

#pedestals #commemorative #yqr #saskatchewan #reginaevents #rusiregina #canadianmilitaryhistory

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