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Oct 28

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October marks Women’s History Month, and this is our final instalment this month celebrating a different woman in Saskatchewan military history.

Today meet Colonel Evelyn Kotzer.

Please like, follow, and share to help us celebrate these deserving women. And thank you for following along this month to help us celebrate Saskatchewan women in our military history.

#rusiregina #womenshistorymonth #saskatchewan #womeninthemilitary

Oct 27

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JUST CONFIRMED! Join us on Thursday November 5 for our next TGIT Speakers Series event with guest speaker Major Dan Coats. He will be presenting a talk about his career as a British Royal Marine.

🕰️: 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 26

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THANK YOU to our volunteers Kate and Brielle for working so hard to help RUSI’s Executive Director and Chief Historian Kelsey to update some aspects of the Regina Legion Museum in time for the @heritageregina tour that will be open to the public Thursday, November 5 at 7pm!

This 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.

This event is free to the public, though a suggested donation of $10 is encouraged to help support Heritage Regina’s educational programming.

Leave a like to help us in recognizing the hard work of volunteers like Kate and Brielle♥️

#yqrvolunteers #volunteerappreciation #reginask #reginalegion #rusiregina

Oct 23

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If you’re deciding what to wear today, choose red. #redforwainwright

Oct 22

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This morning RUSI Regina joined the Regina Legion for their official launch of the 2026 Poppy Campaign which begins on Saturday the 24th. The first poppy was pinned on Her Honour the Honourable Bernadette McIntyre, S.O.M., Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan. The second poppy on Corporal (Ret’d) Georgia Morgan.

Thank you to everyone, including the media, who showed up this morning, and we urge you all to locate a poppy this weekend and wear it proudly. We will remember them.

#poppycampaign #reginalegion #rusiregina #royalcanadianlegion #Saskatchewan

Oct 21

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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.

Today meet Gladys Arnold.

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 #reginahistory

Oct 21

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Join us on Thursday October 29 for our next TGIT Speakers Series event with guest speakers Russ & Donna Mirasty. They will be presenting a talk on their trip to France and Belgium, following in the footsteps of Donna’s father who served in the South Saskatchewan Regiment in 1944-45.

🕰️: 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 20

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ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT to 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.

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

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. We hope to see you there.

#rusiregina #yqr #yqrevents #saskevents #remembranceday2026

Oct 19

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RUSI Regina stands with the Canadian Armed Forces and their families in mourning those who lost their lives or were injured following the tragic incident at CFB Wainwright in Alberta. Our deepest condolences go to the families of the fallen, and our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected.

Military units from across Saskatchewan regularly train at CFB Wainwright making this tragedy especially close to home for soldiers, veterans, and military families throughout the prairies.

In memory of those who lost their lives:

Sgt. Morgan Wong of Edmonton, Alberta — The Loyal Edmonton Regiment

Pte. Shaun Farrell of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan — 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry

Pte. Aidan Goulding of North Vancouver, British Columbia — 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry

Pte. Hayden Lykkemark of Langley, British Columbia — 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry

We will remember them.

Oct 16

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What an honour to have the Hon. Ralph Goodale join us last night for our TGIT Speakers Series event. Thank you to everyone who came out, and to Mr. Goodale for filling us with much Canadian pride♥️🇨🇦

About the Hon. Ralph Goodale:

Raised on a family farm near Wilcox, Saskatchewan, Ralph Goodale received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Regina in 1971, and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Saskatchewan in 1972. He has practical experience in business, agriculture, law, and broadcasting, as well as federal and provincial politics.
He was first elected to the Parliament of Canada in 1974 at the age of 24, representing Assiniboia in Saskatchewan. In the 1980s, he served as leader of the provincial Liberal Party, and was elected to the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly in 1986.

Mr. Goodale returned to the House of Commons in 1993 as the Member of Parliament for Wascana, and was subsequently re-elected in 1997, serving through his last term in2015. He served in the federal Cabinet as Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Minister of Natural Resources, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, Minister of Finance, and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness.

Mr. Goodale then served a further five years as Canada’s High Commissioner in the United Kingdom, being recognized as Diplomat of the Year in 2025. He was instrumental in the Royal Regina Rifles’ efforts to bring a Statue to Normandy for the 80* anniversary of D-Day with the Princess Royal in attendance.

Oct 15

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Tickets are on sale now for The Nightingales annual Remembrance Day show, happening this year on November 11, 2026, 2:00 pm show at @darkehall !

They sold out well before the show last year so please don't delay in buying a ticket if you would like to attend.

They will be presenting the beautiful music of Vera Lynn, the Andrews Sisters and many more. They have even added some wonderful songs to the show this year, from Danny Boy and Lily Marlene to Summertime and Blue Moon.

👉 They are dedicating the show to Saskatchewan veteran Reg "Crash" Harrison - a Bomber Pilot who survived four crashes during the Second World War!

Below is the direct link to online ticket sales. You can also visit the Darke Hall box office in person, Wednesday to Sunday, noon to 5 pm. Box office: 306-523-2751.

https://purchase.darkehall.ca/EventAvailability?EventId=40401

Oct 14

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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.

Today meet Captain Juli-Ann MacKenzie.

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

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