Instagram Facebook

Welcome to the Royal United Services Institute of Regina!

About Us
Apply for Membership

Latest Feed

Apr 17

6 1
Open
Next Thursday in place of our regular Speakers Series TGIT, RUSI Regina will be having its AGM at the Senior Ranks Mess in the Regina Armory at 1600 Elphinstone St. Food at 4:30pm and the AGM to commence at 5:30pm. Come and find out all the exciting things that have been happening and will be unfolding at the rapidly changing RUSI Regina. Also a great time to become a member if you are not one already! #rusiregina #rusi #saskatchewan #militaryhistory #saskmilitaryhistory #yqr #agm

Apr 16

9 3
Open
SAVE THE DATE! May 3rd at 10:15am in Victoria Park the Indigenous Monument Committee will be unveiling of a new, permanent monument honouring the over 12,000 indigenous people that have served with honour and courage in Canada's armed forces. This initiative has been made possible with the support of the Regina Royal Canadian Legion, Government of Saskatchewan, Veterans Affairs Canada, Worley, SaskEnergy, @harvardwestern, SaskWater, SaskTel, Sask Gaming, @commissionairessouthsk and @sgicanada. Special thanks to Remco Memorials for working so hard currently to create the monument itself, and to the City Of Regina for their cooperation💙 Although this monument is not a RUSI Regina project, we are proud to support the IVMC and we will be helping to spread the word, so keep checking back to see this project unfold! #saskatchewan #indigenouspeople #monument #reginasaskatchewan #canadianveterans🇨🇦

Apr 14

6 0
Open
Thank you SaskToday @sasktoday for covering the beginnings of this wonderful new partnership💙 Read the whole article at SaskToday! People helping take part in the first permanent historical collection at HMCS Queen include, from left to right,: Ian Yeates, volunteer on the project, Kelsey Lonie, executive director and chief historian of RUSI Regina and Ken McCaw, Director of Friends of the Navy (Regina).📸:Courtesy of Martin Oldhues An excerpt from the article: The Royal United Services Institute of Regina (RUSI), in collaboration with the Friends of the Navy (Regina), is working on preserving the history of HMCS Queen through a permanent historical collection. HMCS Queen is a Canadian Forces Naval Reserve located in Regina, which has been operational for over 100 years now. Meanwhile, the building itself is 75 years old. With all their history, “we know Queen has archival material, and it should be organized and preserved somewhere,” said Ken McCaw, director of Friends of the Navy (Regina). McCaw noted historical items could simply be in a shoebox, with no knowledge of where they came from. To preserve history, the two organizations have been locating and identifying artifacts throughout the building. “We’re finding what’s of value, the story it tells and the reason it should be preserved,” said Kelsey Lonie, RUSI executive director and chief historian. Once the items are collected and numbered, the group inputs the items into their database. This way, the artifacts can be put on display when the time comes. So far, around 1,200 historical images have been found, ranging from photos of parades to pictures of commanders. #yqr #hmcsqueen #rusiregina #militaryhistory #saskatchewan #sasktoday

Apr 12

2 0
Open
A follow up video to the first video last week by Major (Ret’d) Brad Hrycyna CD, Chair of the Indigenous Veterans Monument Committee, letting us all know that the funds are now secured for the monument to be brought to the city of Regina, and for educational outreach to be created, so the meaning of this monument can be shared with our entire province and beyond. Although this is not a RUSI project, we are proud to support the IVMC and we will be helping to spread the word, so keep checking back to see this project unfold! #yqr #indigenousveterans #canadianveterans #veteransmonument

Apr 8

4 0
Open
This Thursday our Speakers Series presents Randy & Mackenzie Brooks, who will speak on their search for unmarked military graves. Email Lynn at lynn@hjlinnen.com to RSVP so we know how much food to make. Admission is free, with a $5 suggested donation for the food. 💚TGIT, or Thank Goodness it’s Thursday, are held in the Senior Ranks Mess of the Regina Armoury starting at 4:30pm. This is an opportunity for RUSI members and serving military members to gather after the days’ work to relax and socialize. Every other Thursday a presentation on military history or matters will follow at 5:30pm. See you on Thursday! #tgit #speakersseries #reginasask #rusiregina #unmarkedgraves

Apr 8

5 0
Open
Thank you CTV for covering this story, and for the @rrr.trust for posting it…re-posting it here as they even do an interview with our ED, Kelsey…so make sure to watch the whole clip! 🥰 #ctvregina #reginask #rusiregina #royalreginarifles

Apr 8

8 0
Open
The President and Board of Directors of The Royal United Services Institute of Regina and the Indigenous Veterans Monument Committee request the pleasure of your company on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 at the Annual Victory Gala Marking the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe and the Unveiling of the Indigenous Veterans Monument The Double Tree Hotel 1975 Broad Street Regina, Saskatchewan Reception 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. RSVP no later than April 19th, 2025 *Please include any special meal requests with your RSVP Space limits us to 200 guests Dress: Men: Black Tie/Dark Suit Ladies: Long Gown/Cocktail Dress Military/Police: Mess Kit with Appropriate Uniform Decorations Subscription: RUSI Members $75.00 Non-members $80.00 Ticket purchase and information rusiregina@myaccess.ca 306-757-8405 Advance ticket payment required (cheques payable to the Royal United Services Institute) Mail Payment c/o M. Clarke, #14 – 105 Angus Road, Regina, SK S4R 3L4 Interac E-transfers accepted at rusiregina@myaccess.ca #rusiregina #reginasask #yqr

Apr 6

5 0
Open
It is our pleasure to share with you that our Vice President, Mr. Harvey Linnen, has been awarded the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal for his service to Saskatchewan. This is a very prestigious award as since its inception in 1995 only 271 people have been awarded the medal! Harvey is the ninth RUSI member to have been awarded this honour. His citation below describes his service to Saskatchewan of which RUSI has also been a fortunate recipient of: Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal Recipient – 2024 Harvey Linnen, a communications specialist and owner of HJ Linnen Associates, has made a profound impact on Regina’s arts and culture scene. As founding President of Theatre Regina, he led efforts to establish the Regina Performing Arts Centre and later saved it from closure, raising $500,000 for upgrades. He also chaired the Save Darke Hall Coalition, helping to save that building from demolition, so that it could eventually be restored. Harvey continues to enrich his community as a patron and advisor for the Regina Art Collective, as a musician, teacher and board member with Regina Mandolin Orchestra, and as vice president of the Royal United Services Institute. Congratulations Harvey! #saskatchewan #volunteer #volunteersaskatchewan #harveylinnen #reginasask

Apr 4

8 0
Open
Just another peek at the wrap up of Kelsey’s very informative and often emotional recounting of her time over in Netherlands a couple of weeks ago. We give thanks again to @royalreginarifles and @rrr.trust for making this happen. We also remain grateful for being a part of a country that is welcomed and respected overseas where we have fought to help others the best that we can💙🇨🇦 Have a good weekend, everyone! We have some exciting announcements next week so keep your eyes peeled and follow us if you haven’t already🥰 #rusiregina #tgitspeakersseries #netherlands #liberation #militaryhistory #saskmilitaryhistory

Apr 2

2 0
Open
It’s that time of year! If you’re renewing your membership keep your eyes peeled for your renewal email📧 If you’re applying for the first time, please visit our website to take the necessary steps to become a part of the RUSI Regina family. The Royal United Services Institute is a private establishment. Membership is open upon application to serving and retired commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Canadian Coast Guard, and the Canadian Merchant Marine and to serving or retired military officers of Allied Powers. We have extended the privilege of membership to civilians who support the mission of the Institute, “honouring the Canadian Armed Forces and its members past and present”. Visit www.rusiregina.ca for the application and to read about all the benefits that come from being a member💙 #rusiregina #yqr #reginasaskatchewan #membership #membershipmatters

Apr 1

6 0
Open
RUSI Regina is proud to announce that we have undergone a rebranding to bring our beloved organization a fresh new face, while, as always, honouring our roots. And no, even though it is April 1st, this is all true! 😁 You will be seeing updates and revamps over on our websites as the days go by, as well:) ➡️Go check it out at www.rusiregina.ca The crest will still be around, which was commissioned for us in 1925, but we are excited for this fresh new direction as RUSI Regina grows its team, expands it partnerships and takes on an incredible array of worthwhile projects all focused on Saskatchewan military history.💙💚 #rusiregina #saskatchewan #militaryhistory #rusi #rebrand #yqr
Follow Us

Our Patron
The Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan

Her Honour the Honourable Bernadette McIntyre, S.O.M.

Honouring the Canadian Armed Forces and its members past and present

Instagram Facebook

© 2025 The Royal United Services Institute of Regina