Regina's friendly local roundup | Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Happy Wednesday, Regina! 👋

It has been a hot stretch out there, proper summer temps will continue this week. We might see some rain that will cool things off briefly. Stay cool, check in on your neighbours, and keep the water bottle handy. There is plenty of good news to get into this morning.

A Regina teenager got her moment in the spotlight at Country Thunder, the Roughriders are riding high after a historic defensive performance, and the Pats keep building for next season. Let's go.

In today's edition:

Lea Mck, from Birch Narrows Dene Nation in northern Saskatchewan, made the trip down to Country Thunder Saskatchewan in Craven with one goal: get noticed by headliner Riley Green. She and her cousins made a sign, staked out seats right in front of the stage, and it worked. Green invited her up to sing with him Friday night in front of the whole crowd.

It is the kind of story that makes a summer festival season memorable, and a great reminder of why Country Thunder draws so many Saskatchewan people out to Craven every July.

Carmichael Outreach is seeing close to 8,000 people come through its doors every month, and with a serious heatwave settling over the region, the local non-profit has put out a public call for donations to help keep up. Development director Janis Miller says sustaining that level of demand has been a real challenge.

Regina has a long history of stepping up for organizations like Carmichael when it counts, and a hot week is exactly the kind of moment where a small donation of water, snacks, or funds can make a real difference for people who need it most.

Details and ways to donate

The Regina Pats have officially signed defenceman Tomas Cermak, the player they took 85th overall in the 2026 CHL Import Draft. The 18-year-old, a 6-foot-3, 190-pound left shot from Plzeň, Czechia, put up five goals and 15 points in 48 games last season with BK Mladá Boleslav's U20 squad.

"I'm really looking forward to seeing Tomas in a Pats sweater as we feel he has the tools to be a dependable two-way defenceman for our squad," said general manager Dale Derkatch. It's another building block as the Pats shape their roster for next season.

Pats prospects Logan Henry and Cruz Nicolay have both been invited to Hockey Canada's National Under-17 Development Camp, running July 17 to 21 in Oakville, Ontario. They are among just 80 players from across the country selected for the five-day camp, and one of 29 from the WHL.

Henry, a forward from Prince George, B.C., was named playoff MVP for Team British Columbia at the WHL Cup this year. Nicolay, a defenceman from Rocky Mountain House, Alta., already got a taste of the WHL with the Pats in March. "It's a testament to the hard work, commitment and dedication they've shown throughout their hockey careers," said GM Dale Derkatch. Great things ahead for both.

Sunday's game against Hamilton at Mosaic Stadium was already memorable for the heat (35°C, the hottest Roughriders home game since 1952), and then Josh Woods made it unforgettable. The linebacker stepped in front of a Jake Dolegala pass and sprinted 107 yards for a touchdown, the third-longest interception return in franchise history and a new Riders record for a linebacker.

The pick-six punctuated a dominant defensive showing as Saskatchewan cruised to a 38-7 win, improving to 4-1 and tying Edmonton atop the CFL's West Division. The Riders are now on their bye week before hosting the Elks on July 23.

Regina's mosquito traps caught 780 mosquitoes over 11 weeks this spring, and then nearly 2,000 in just the past two days, according to the city. The combination of recent rain and the current heat is exactly the recipe mosquitoes love. A quick reminder: dump any standing water around your yard (it only takes a cup to breed hundreds), and check Regina.ca/Mosquitoes for weekly count updates.

July 15 to 17

🥕 Regina Farmers' Market | Pat Fiacco Plaza, 2190 12th Avenue | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Free entry. Local produce, baked goods, honey and crafts, right downtown, every Wednesday and Saturday through October. Market info →

🔬 Science Connections | Saskatchewan Science Centre, 2903 Powerhouse Drive | 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Paid admission. This month's science talk for adults pairs interactive exhibits and an IMAX documentary with complimentary coffee. Details →

🍋 Library Lemonade Stand | Central Library, Adult area | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Free — ages 12 and under, a cool drink and a new book in the shade. Details →

🦉 Owlathon Owl Skills Challenge | Royal Saskatchewan Museum, 2445 Albert Street | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Included with admission. Interactive challenges in the auditorium testing your senses against the province's owls, part of the new Owls of Saskatchewan exhibit. Ages 8 to adult, families welcome. Details →

♟️ Chess Club | George Bothwell Branch, Regina Public Library | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Free — ages 6 to 15. Details →

🎸 HOTDOG! Bluegrass | Bushwakker Brewpub, 2206 Dewdney Avenue | 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Wednesday Folk Night, free to attend. High-energy bluegrass with a modern, humorous twist. Details →

🎬 Red Fever | RPL Film Theatre, Central Library, 2311 12th Avenue | 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM | Free admission. A 2024 Canadian documentary, part of the Film Theatre's regular Wednesday lineup of new titles. Details →

🎤 Big Wreck | Casino Regina Show Lounge, 1880 Saskatchewan Drive | 8:00 PM | Paid admission, 19+. Details →

🎬 Moana: The IMAX Experience | Kramer IMAX Theatre, 2903 Powerhouse Drive | Final days of this run before The Odyssey opens Thursday | Paid admission. Showtimes →

🎶 K-Hunters The Show | Conexus Arts Centre | Doors 6:00 PM, Show 7:00 PM | Paid admission. Tickets →

💼 Career Fair Canada | Queensbury Convention Centre, REAL District | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. A chance to meet local employers face to face. Details →

🎬 The Odyssey: The IMAX 70mm Experience opens | Kramer IMAX Theatre | 2:15 PM. Christopher Nolan's epic, shot entirely on IMAX film, arrives ahead of its wide release. Showtimes →

🎸 Steve Earle & The Dukes: 51 Years of Songs & Stories | Casino Regina Show Lounge, 1880 Saskatchewan Drive | 8:00 PM, with opener Jeff Crosby (solo acoustic) | Paid admission. The Americana legend behind "Copperhead Road" stops in Regina on his current tour. Tickets →

🤠 Pile O' Bones Rodeo | Brandt Centre, 1700 Elphinstone Street | 7:00 PM (also Saturday, July 18) | Paid admission. Two nights of CPRA-sanctioned bull riding, barrel racing, bareback and more, presented by REAL District and Canadian Western Agribition. Tickets →

🎶 Calling All Captains: "The Things I've Lost" Album Release Show | The Exchange, 2431 8th Avenue | Doors 7:00 PM | Paid admission. A hometown album release show from the Regina band, presented by StepKid Events and New Damage. Details →

🎨 Connective Tissue, curated by Wendy Peart | Dunlop Central Gallery, Regina Public Library | Free, through September 5. Details →

🎨 Bruce Anderson: Herd-Bound, curated by Alexander Rondeau | Dunlop Sherwood Gallery, Sherwood Village Branch | Free, through October 14. Details →

🖼️ MacKenzie Art Gallery | 3475 Albert Street | 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM | Free admission. Don't miss Strange Dark Memory, Saskatoon artist Maia Stark's first major solo exhibition exploring twins and doppelgangers through ceramics and painting, on now through August 9. Plan your visit →

🏛️ Communication Across Time Tours | Government House, 4607 Dewdney Avenue | July 11 – 25, guided indoor tours run hourly, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Free admission. This special tour theme, woven into the House's regular costumed Victorian-era tours, looks at how communication has evolved over the last 130-plus years. Details →

🚋 RCMP Heritage Centre Depot Tours | 5907 Dewdney Avenue | Tuesday to Friday, sign-in 11:00 AM | Paid admission. Depot tours are back for summer: a guided trolley tour of the RCMP Academy grounds with Cadet drill demonstrations, plus gallery admission. Advance registration recommended. Details →

With the heat sticking around, what's your go-to way to beat it?

🍦 Ice cream run, no question

🏊 Find water, any water

🌳 Shade and a slow afternoon

❄️ Blast the AC and stay in

Hit reply and let us know :)

Thanks for reading Queen City Digest. Stay cool out there, check on your neighbours, and we'll catch you Friday with your weekend guide.

Next edition: Friday, July 17.

-QCD