Regina's friendly local roundup Friday, April 10, 2026

Happy Friday, Regina! 👋

After a cold and snowy week, the weekend is arriving like a gift. Friday is coming in at 10°C and sunny, with Saturday climbing all the way to 13°C. Open those windows. After the clipper that rolled through Wednesday, this feels downright tropical.

The news this week has been genuinely worth celebrating: Saskatchewan just doubled its mobile mammography capacity, the University of Regina laid out a bold 10-year vision, and your defending Grey Cup champions are a month away from camp. There is plenty to be proud of in this city and province right now. Let's get into it.

In today's edition:

🩺 Saskatchewan gets its second mobile mammography unit -- unveiled in Regina

🎓 U of R launches its "Together, We Serve" 10-year strategic plan

🏈 Riders training camp is a month away -- Coach Mace is already fired up

💼 Saskatchewan workplaces hit a historic safety milestone

📅 Your full weekend guide: April 10-12

Saskatchewan Now Has Two Mobile Mammography Units -- and Regina Is Where It All Started

Women across Saskatchewan, especially those in rural and northern communities, got some major news on Wednesday. The province's second mobile mammography unit was unveiled right here in Regina and will begin visiting communities next week. The new unit is a full semi-trailer, the maximum size allowed on Saskatchewan highways, and communities can now expect more frequent visits and screening offered to more women annually.

In an average 12-hour day, 50 to 54 women can be seen, doubling the number of mobile appointments available across the province. That expanded capacity is arriving at exactly the right time. As of January 2026, Saskatchewan lowered its screening eligibility age to 43, with plans to bring it down to 40 by the end of June, a change that will open access to an additional 76,000 women province-wide. With the second unit, the province could add up to 15,000 additional scans annually, potentially more than a third of total provincial mammography volume.

It is a significant investment in women's health, and the fact that the launch happened in Regina makes it a local story worth sharing. If you or someone you know has been putting off a screening, now is a good time to check in with your doctor.

The University of Regina Just Launched Its Vision for the Next Decade

The University of Regina unveiled its 2026 - 2035 strategic plan on Wednesday, and the name says it clearly: Together, We Serve. The plan sets a clear and confident direction for the university's next ten years, built on five pillars : Together, We Learn; Together, We Discover; Together, We Build; Together, We Put Things Right; and Together, We Innovate.

The plan follows consultations that involved more than a thousand people, including students, faculty, staff, Indigenous communities and partners, regional colleges, and federated colleges. It arrives at an honest moment for the institution. Federal changes to immigration policy have led to a steep decline in international student enrolments and a $20-million decline in revenue. President Jeff Keshen framed the plan as the right anchor for navigating that reality, pointing to growing investment in nuclear energy research, health and human resources, and energy transition as areas of genuine momentum. Chancellor Cadmus Delorme joined the president and board chair Adynea Russell to cut a campus-scale-model cake at the launch. A fitting way to celebrate a plan built by over a thousand voices.

Corey Mace Is Ready to Chase Another Grey Cup -- Training Camp Is a Month Away

The defending Grey Cup champions are getting close to game speed. Saskatchewan Roughriders training camp opens in Saskatoon on May 10, and head coach Corey Mace, fresh off being named the CFL's 2025 Coach of the Year, made clear this week that nothing will be handed to anyone when camp opens.

The team has continued adding players ahead of camp, with defensive end James Vaughters among the key additions to the defence. The competition at the opposite defensive end spot will be one of the most watched battles of training camp. Quarterback Trevor Harris is back, publicly focused on pushing the standard higher. Fans in Saskatoon can catch the Riders' final preseason tune-up on May 23 at Griffiths Stadium against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Tickets are on sale now at Riderville.com.

It marks a rare opportunity to see the Grey Cup champions up close outside of Regina, and if Mace is right about the energy at Griffiths Stadium, it should be a show.

Saskatchewan Workplaces Hit a Historic Safety Milestone in 2025

Here is a number worth pausing on: in 2025, 89 per cent of provincially regulated workplaces in Saskatchewan reported zero fatalities and zero injuries. That is a meaningful milestone in a province with a strong resource and trades sector where the work is genuinely demanding and the risks are real.

It reflects years of steady work by employers, workers, and safety professionals who showed up every day and made it a priority. The people who work on rigs and job sites and warehouse floors and construction crews across this province deserve credit for a number like that. Well done, Saskatchewan.

April 10-12

🏺 Queen City Antique & Vintage Market — Day 1 | Caledonian Curling Club — 2225 Sandra Schmirler Way | 12:00 PM -- 8:00 PM | $5.00 (covers both days) | Over 50 curated vendors from across the Prairies bringing thousands of unique vintage, antique, and retro finds -- furniture, decor, jewelry, collectibles, and more. A great way to kick off the weekend. Info

🦖 Scotty's Dino Egg Hunt | Royal Saskatchewan Museum — 2445 Albert Street | All day | By donation | A family-friendly interactive egg hunt with a dinosaur twist. Kids can explore exhibits while searching for hidden surprises throughout the museum. Runs all weekend. Details

🎨 Members' Show & Sale | Art Gallery of Regina — 2420 Elphinstone Street | 11:00 AM -- 5:00 PM | Free | Browse and support local artists with a wide range of original works on display and available for purchase. Easy drop-in if you're downtown. Details

🍽️ Wine & Dine Regina — Final Night | Saskatchewan Polytechnic | Ticketed | The closing evening of this year's Wine & Dine Regina. A great send-off for one of the city's favourite culinary events. Details

🏒 Hockey Sask U13 Prospects Tournament & Sask First Male U18 Tournament | Co-operators Centre — 1700 Elphinstone Street | April 10--12 | Tournament pass varies | Two provincial hockey tournaments running simultaneously -- some of the best young talent in Saskatchewan on the ice this weekend. Sask First U13 | Sask First U18

♿ Saskatchewan Wheelchair Rugby Festival | Avana Centre | April 10--12 | Free for spectators | One of the most exciting adaptive sports events of the spring. Come out and cheer on some incredible athletes competing at a high level. Details

🚔 RCMP Heritage Centre | 5907 Dewdney Avenue | 11:00 AM -- 5:00 PM | Paid admission | Interactive exhibits, virtual and augmented reality, and over a century of RCMP history -- a great option any day of the weekend. Visit info

🎬 Kramer IMAX Theatre | Saskatchewan Science Centre — 2903 Powerhouse Drive | Multiple showtimes | Paid admission | Project Hail Mary: The IMAX Experience and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie both running this weekend. Showtimes & tickets

💃 Dirty Dancing in Concert | Conexus Arts Centre — 200 Lakeshore Drive | 7:30 PM | $71.67--$119.87 | The 1987 classic plays on a full cinema screen while a live band and singers perform every iconic song in real time. If you know every word to The Time of My Life, you already know you're going. Tickets & info

🎷 Home Brewed featuring Steve Kaldestad | Darke Hall — 2255 College Avenue | 7:30 PM | $21.09--$48.84 | The Regina Jazz Orchestra welcomes back Regina ex-pat and Vancouver-based tenor saxophonist Steve Kaldestad for a masterclass in jazz performance in one of the city's most beautiful venues. Tickets & info

🎩 Reveen: The Legend Continues | Casino Regina Show Lounge — 1880 Saskatchewan Drive | 8:00 PM | Runs April 10 and 11 | The legendary hypnotist and illusionist is back. Whether you're a believer or a skeptic, it is an unforgettable night either way. Tickets & info

🎸 Skrizzly Adams | The Cure Kitchen + Bar — 3806 Albert Street | 9:30 PM | $20 advance | 19+ | Heartland rock with Josh McDonald opening the night. Grab your advance tickets -- this one is worth it. Tickets

🎶 The Hip Experience (Tragically Hip Tribute) | Revival Music Room — 2224 Dewdney Avenue | 9:30 PM | $30.00 | A dedicated tribute to Canada's favourite band in an intimate, high-energy setting. All the hits, live on stage. Tickets & info

SATURDAY, APRIL 11

🏺 Queen City Antique & Vintage Market — Day 2 | Caledonian Curling Club — 2225 Sandra Schmirler Way | 10:00 AM -- 4:00 PM | $5.00 (covers both days) | Final day of the market. Last chance to hunt for mid-century modern finds and one-of-a-kind prairie antiques. Tickets & info

🦖 Scotty's Dino Egg Hunt | Royal Saskatchewan Museum — 2445 Albert Street | All day | By donation | Day two of the weekend-long dinosaur egg hunt through the museum's exhibits. Details

🎨 Members' Show & Sale | Art Gallery of Regina — 2420 Elphinstone Street | 11:00 AM -- 5:00 PM | Free | A relaxed Saturday browsing local art -- original works on display and for sale from artists across the province. Details

🚔 RCMP Heritage Centre | 5907 Dewdney Avenue | 11:00 AM -- 5:00 PM | Paid admission | A great Saturday outing for families and history buffs alike. Visit info

🎬 Kramer IMAX Theatre | Saskatchewan Science Centre — 2903 Powerhouse Drive | Multiple showtimes | Paid admission | Project Hail Mary and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie both on this weekend. Showtimes & tickets

☕ Mad Hatter's Tea Party | Art Gallery of Regina — 2420 Elphinstone Street | 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, or 1:00 PM seatings | $74 (table for 2) -- $222 (table for 6) | A whimsical afternoon tea with the gallery transformed into a Through the Looking Glass dining space. A genuinely delightful spring outing. Tickets & info

🍵 Government House Afternoon Tea | Government House Ballroom — 4607 Dewdney Avenue | Regular weekend seatings | Paid admission | Three sandwiches, a fresh scone with preserves, and dessert -- all served with an endless pot of specially blended tea in one of Regina's most beautiful historic spaces. Details

🏒 Hockey Sask Tournaments — Day 2 | Co-operators Centre — 1700 Elphinstone Street | Tournament pass varies | U13 Prospects and Sask First Male U18 tournaments continue. Details

♿ Saskatchewan Wheelchair Rugby Festival — Day 2 | Avana Centre | Free for spectators | Details

🎩 Reveen: The Legend Continues | Casino Regina Show Lounge — 1880 Saskatchewan Drive | 8:00 PM | Paid admission | Second and final night of the legendary hypnotist show. Tickets & info

🪕 Acoustic Songwriter Showcase | The Exchange — 2431 8th Avenue | 7:30 PM | $10 / $20 / $50 (donation tiers) | A fundraiser for the Folk & Roots Concert Series featuring local artists Kara Golemba and Elle Grace, plus a silent auction and 50/50. Great community arts evening at a beloved venue. Tickets & info

SUNDAY, APRIL 12

🦖 Scotty's Dino Egg Hunt | Royal Saskatchewan Museum — 2445 Albert Street | All day | By donation | Final day to catch the weekend-long museum egg hunt before the new week starts. Details

🎨 Members' Show & Sale | Art Gallery of Regina — 2420 Elphinstone Street | 11:00 AM -- 5:00 PM | Free | A quieter, easygoing way to wrap up the weekend with local art. Details

🍵 Government House Afternoon Tea | Government House Ballroom — 4607 Dewdney Avenue | Regular weekend seatings | Paid admission | The beloved weekend tea tradition in one of Regina's most historic and beautiful settings. Details

🏒 Hockey Sask Tournaments — Final Day | Co-operators Centre — 1700 Elphinstone Street | Tournament pass varies | Final day of the U13 Prospects and Sask First Male U18 tournaments. Sask First U13 | Sask First U18

♿ Saskatchewan Wheelchair Rugby Festival — Final Day | Avana Centre | Free for spectators | Details

🚔 RCMP Heritage Centre | 5907 Dewdney Avenue | 11:00 AM -- 5:00 PM | Paid admission | Visit info

🎬 Kramer IMAX Theatre | Saskatchewan Science Centre — 2903 Powerhouse Drive | Multiple showtimes | Paid admission | Final weekend day to catch Project Hail Mary and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on the big screen. Showtimes & tickets

🎻 RSO Free Library Concert | RPL Dunlop Gallery, Central Library — 2311 12th Avenue | 2:00 PM | Free | The Regina Symphony Orchestra brings a community chamber performance to the Central Library gallery space. High-quality classical music, no ticket required. Details

🎹 Cecilian Chamber Series: Milatz-Crozman Duo & James Campbell | Darke Hall — 2255 College Avenue | 3:00 PM | $25 (students) -- $70 (adults) | Three eminent Prairie-born musicians -- clarinetist James Campbell, cellist Cameron Crozman, and pianist Meagan Milatz -- reunite for a program featuring Beethoven's early clarinet trio and more. One of the finest chamber music events Regina will see this spring. Tickets & info

🎬 RPL Film Theatre | Central Library — 2311 12th Avenue | 7:00 PM | Paid admission | New titles open each Wednesday and run through the week. Check the current schedule before you go. Film schedule

Spring has finally arrived. What is your Saturday plan?

☀️ Getting outside -- finally

🏺 Hitting the Antique & Vintage Market

🕺 Dirty Dancing in Concert tonight

🛋️ Window open, doing absolutely nothing

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Spring is here, the city is waking up, and this weekend has something for everyone. Get outside and enjoy it, Regina :)

Next edition: Monday, April 13.

-The QCD Team