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Oct 9

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RUSI Regina will be taking the weekend off.

This Thanksgiving, the team at RUSI Regina is taking a moment to reflect on what matters most. 🍂

Beyond the gathering tables and autumn feasts, we are deeply grateful for the safety, security, and freedoms we enjoy every day—thanks made possible by the dedication of our Canadian Armed Forces, veterans, and defense community.

To our members, partners across the community, and everyone in Saskatchewan: Wishing you and your families a warm, safe, and happy Thanksgiving! 🍁🇨🇦

#RUSIRegina #Thanksgiving2026 #Community #yqr

Oct 8

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Join RUSI Regina at their Armistice Dinner on 10 November 2026 and hear firsthand from Regina-raised MWO (Ret’d) William MacDonald, recipient of the Star of Military Valour, as he shares his experiences and insights from the war in Afghanistan.

2026 marks 20 years after the Canadian Armed Forces battle group Task Force Orion led intense combat operations in the volatile Kandahar Province of Afghanistan. 17 Canadian soldiers were killed in action during this period, marking some of the fiercest fighting by the Canadian military since the Korean War. MWO MacDonald was there and fought in the initial battle to secure Kandahar City, taking control of the area on August 3, 2006.

Traditionally, the Armistice Dinner commemorates the end of the First World War, but this dinner is dedicated to the younger veterans among us—those who served during the Cold War, in the Middle East, the Balkans and Afghanistan.

Seating is limited. Book your tickets early.

When: Monday 10 November 2025, Reception 6 p.m., Dinner 7 p.m.
Where: The Atlas Hotel 4177 Albert St, Regina, SK
Tickets: Members $80.00, Guests $85.00
Dress: Men - Black Tie/Dark Suit, Ladies - Long Gown/Cocktail Dress Military/Police: Mess Kit, Appropriate Uniform Decorations

Please RSVP info@rusiregina.ca or by calling 306-541-4944 no later than October 27, 2025

Ticket payment can be made by e-transfer to: events@rusiregina.ca

Or by cheque to:
RUSI Regina
PO Box 32021
RPO Victoria Square
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4N 7L2

#rusiregina #yqr #yqrevents #saskevents #armisticedinner

Oct 7

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October marks Women’s History Month, so we will spend every Wednesday of this month celebrating a different woman in Saskatchewan military history.

This month, meet Mildred McClure.

Please like, follow, and share to help us celebrate these deserving women. And check back next Wednesday when we will introduce you to somebody new.

#rusiregina #womenshistorymonth #saskatchewan #womeninthemilitary

Oct 6

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Exciting announcement! Our Executive Director and Chief Historian Kelsey Lonie will be presenting “100 Years of Remembrance: Regina’s Legion Branch 001” for a Heritage Regina evening event on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Regina Legion Branch 001 (1820 Cornwall St.)

This event will celebrate the century-long legacy of the @reginalegionbranch001 and is your opportunity to learn about the history of the Legion as Kelsey guides you through the amazing collection of artifacts located in the branch’s museum.

Admission: Free with suggested donation of $10

📸: @heritageregina

#rusiregina #reginalegion #heritageregina #yqr #yqrevents

Oct 5

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Due to the rising cost of food, the cost of the TGIT meal will be increasing permanently from $5 to $10.

TGIT, or Thank Goodness it’s Thursday, are held in the Senior Ranks Mess of the Regina Armoury in the late afternoon. This is an opportunity for RUSI members and serving military members to gather after the days’ work to relax and socialize. Our TGIT Speakers Series offers occasional presentations from guest speakers on military history or matters.

We appreciate your understanding and, as always, your continued support of our TGIT evenings. Our next regular gathering is this Thursday, October 8 at 4:30pm.

#rusiregina #reginask #yqrevents #tgit

Oct 2

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Join us on Thursday October 15 for our next TGIT Speakers Series event with guest speaker the Hon. Ralph Goodale who will be presenting Royal Reflections by a Former High Commissioner.

🕰️: Food at 4:30pm (Cost $10) Talk at 5:30pm (Free)

📧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

We hope to see you there!

#rusiregina #reginask #militaryhistory #yqrevents

Oct 1

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Thank you to Dr. Jeff Keshen for making the time to be our guest speaker at tonight’s TGIT Speakers Series event.

Our next regular TGIT will be next Thursday, and our next TGIT Speakers Series event will be on Thursday, Oct 15 with Hon. Ralph Goodale. Hope to see you there!

#tgit #rusiregina #drjeffkeshen #reginask

Sep 30

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On this Truth & Reconciliation Day we focus on doing our part to remember the Indigenous Veterans who served a country that didn’t always treat them with the honour they deserved.

Here is the text inscribed on the monument that stands in Victoria Park:

INDIGENOUS PEOPLE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A PART OF CANADA’S MILITARY AND VETERANS ARE HIGHLY HONOURED WITHIN INDIGENOUS SOCIETY. THEIR WARTIME SERVICE WAS EXEMPLARY. AND THOSE FROM REMOTE COMMUNITIES OFTEN BROUGHT UNIQUE SKILLS IN HUNTING, STEALTH, TRACKING AND MARKSMANSHIP THAT ALLOWED THEM TO EXCEL AS SNIPERS AND SCOUTS. “CODE TALKERS” USED TRADITIONAL LANGUAGES FOR COMMUNICATIONS THE ENEMY COULD NOT DECIPHER. IN THE TWO WORLD WARS AND THE KOREAN WAR MANY WERE DECORATED FOR BRAVERY.

THEY SERVED WITH DISTINCTION, BUT OFTEN DID NOT RECEIVE THE BENEFITS AND SUPPORT GIVEN TO NON-INDIGENOUS VETERANS ON RETURN TO CIVILIAN LIFE. THIS INEQUALITY LED MANY VETERANS TO BECOME IMPASSIONED LEADERS WHO HELPED CHANGE CANADIAN SOCIETY FOR THE BETTER.

THIS MONUMENT IS DEDICATED TO THE ESTIMATED 12,000 FIRST NATIONS, MÉTIS AND INUIT CANADIAN MILITARY VETERANS. THEY ENLISTED VOLUNTARILY AND FOUGHT BRAVELY. MANY DIED IN SERVICE AND MANY SUFFERED PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURY.

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

Coming soon, a QR code will be added to this monument in the near future that will make the monument interactive and tell more fully the stories of our Indigenous armed forces.

#truthandreconciliation #indigenousveterans #saskatchewan

Sep 29

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Tomorrow is National Truth & Reconciliation Day. This is Ryan MacKenzie, an Indigenous Saskatchewan-based veteran speaking to the monument that was placed in Victoria Park here in Regina in May of 2025. In so many ways we have failed to recognize the incredible sacrifices our Indigenous community has made and the injustice they have endured. Let us not forget.

At the end of this video are posters from @reginaopendoor @38cbg.38gbc and @reginadowntownbid with listings of ways you can spend your day tomorrow.

#nationaltruthandreconciliationday #rusiregina #indigenousveterans #saskatchewan

Sep 28

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This Thursday Oct 1 Dr. Jeff Keshen will be our guest at our TGIT Speakers Series, presenting The Black Market in Canada During the Second World War. We are pleased to inform you that Dr. Keshen will also have his most recent co-authored book available for purchase and inscription: A History of Canada in 15 Moments.

💲Admission: Free (suggested $10 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

We hope to see you there!

#rusiregina #reginask #militaryhistory #yqrevents

Sep 25

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Join RUSI Regina at their Armistice Dinner on 10 November 2026 and hear firsthand from Regina-raised MWO (Ret’d) William MacDonald, recipient of the Star of Military Valour, as he shares his experiences and insights from the war in Afghanistan.

2026 marks 20 years after the Canadian Armed Forces battle group Task Force Orion led intense combat operations in the volatile Kandahar Province of Afghanistan. 17 Canadian soldiers were killed in action during this period, marking some of the fiercest fighting by the Canadian military since the Korean War. MWO MacDonald was there and fought in the initial battle to secure Kandahar City, taking control of the area on August 3, 2006.

Traditionally, the Armistice Dinner commemorates the end of the First World War, but this dinner is dedicated to the younger veterans among us—those who served during the Cold War, in the Middle East, the Balkans and Afghanistan.

Seating is limited. Book your tickets early.

When: Monday 10 November 2025, Reception 6 p.m., Dinner 7 p.m.
Where: The Atlas Hotel 4177 Albert St, Regina, SK
Tickets: Members $80.00, Guests $85.00
Dress: Men - Black Tie/Dark Suit, Ladies - Long Gown/Cocktail Dress Military/Police: Mess Kit, Appropriate Uniform Decorations

Please RSVP info@rusiregina.ca or by calling 306-541-4944 no later than October 27, 2025

Ticket payment can be made by e-transfer to: events@rusiregina.ca

Or by cheque to:
RUSI Regina
PO Box 32021
RPO Victoria Square
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4N 7L2

#rusiregina #yqr #yqrevents #saskevents #armisticedinner

Sep 23

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RUSI Regina is at @uofreginaofficial today taking part in the Volunteer Fair from 10-2 at the Research & Innovation Centre. We are always looking for more volunteers…if you would like to help us out with our numerous projects or exhibits, please email us at info@rusiregina.ca 🥰💙

Thank you to Kate and Brielle for volunteering to run out volunteering booth🤓

#yqr #yqrevents #uofr #volunteer #militaryhistory

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