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Queen City Digest

Regina's friendly local roundup · Friday, June 26, 2026

Happy Friday, Regina! 👋

The Queen City is absolutely buzzing this weekend, and for good reason. Canada is into the World Cup knockout round for the first time ever, the reigning Grey Cup champions are back on home turf tonight, and Victoria Park is about to fill up with the best food trucks the province has to offer. Summer has well and truly arrived.

It is one of those weekends where the hardest part is deciding what to do first. Between live music at the Artesian, the Exchange, Casino Regina and Darke Hall, a packed sports schedule, and free films downtown, there is something for absolutely everyone. So grab a coffee, pull up a chair, and let's get into it.

In today's edition:

🏈 Riders host the Argos tonight in a game like no other, with new uniforms to match
🥅 Meet David Bell, the Regina Pats' new head coach
⚽ Regina rides the World Cup wave as Canada reaches the knockout stage
🍲 A neck bone eating contest at a Regina Treaty Day celebration brings full bellies and good memories
🍟 YQR Food Truck Wars rolls back into Victoria Park this weekend
📅 Your full events guide for June 26 - 28

📰 News & Community

🏈 Sports

The Riders Host the Argos Tonight in One of the Strangest, Most Fun Matchups of the Year

Here is a quirk you do not see every season. The Saskatchewan Roughriders are technically playing a road game tonight at Mosaic Stadium, because the visiting Toronto Argonauts are the official home team. With Toronto's BMO Field tied up hosting FIFA World Cup matches, the Argos had to move their home opener, and Regina drew the assignment. Kickoff is 7:00 PM at Mosaic Stadium, and Rider Nation gets to watch the champs defend their turf no matter whose name is on the schedule.

There is a fashion statement to go with it. The Roughriders are debuting their new all-white Prairie Blizzard uniforms tonight, and fans will even have the chance to take home game-worn jerseys after the final whistle. The reigning Grey Cup champions come in undefeated through two games, having edged the B.C. Lions and needed overtime to get past Calgary. Whatever the standings say about who is hosting, this one feels like a proper Friday night party on the prairies.

🥅 Sports

Meet David Bell, the Regina Pats' New Head Coach

The Regina Pats have a new bench boss, and he arrives with a few familiar local connections. David Bell was named the WHL club's new head coach this week, and longtime followers of the team will recognize some of the threads that tie him back to Regina and the western league.

For a young Pats squad that battled hard last season and made its return to the playoffs, a fresh voice behind the bench marks the start of an interesting new chapter. There is plenty of summer left before puck drop, but the building blocks for next season are quietly being put in place, and Pats fans now have a name to get to know.

⚽ Community

Regina Rides the World Cup Wave as Canada Reaches the Knockout Stage

Soccer fever has taken hold across the Queen City. Canada has advanced to the knockout round of the FIFA World Cup for the first time ever, and Regina fans have been gathering to cheer every moment of the run. Even after a hard-fought loss to Switzerland, the mood around town has stayed celebratory, because simply reaching the round of 32 is uncharted territory for the national side.

For everyone watching closer to home, the local watch parties and packed living rooms have been a reminder of how good it feels when the whole country is pulling in the same direction. The next chapter of Canada's run is must-watch television.

🍲 Community

A Neck Bone Eating Contest at a Regina Treaty Day Celebration Brings Full Bellies and Good Memories

Some of the best community moments are the ones built around a shared meal. At a recent Treaty Day celebration in Regina, a neck bone eating contest became an unexpected highlight, drawing competitors and laughter in equal measure. Jerome Moose, from Yellow Quill First Nation, took first place and walked away with a small trophy, though he was quick to point out that the real prize was leaving completely full and satisfied.

Events like this are a reminder of what makes Regina's cultural calendar special. Food, friendly competition, and the act of gathering together create memories that stick around long after the plates are cleared. It was a warm, joyful afternoon, and exactly the kind of community spirit worth celebrating.

🍟 Food & Fun

YQR Food Truck Wars Rolls Back Into Victoria Park This Weekend

One of Regina's most beloved summer traditions is back. The YQR Food Truck Wars returns to Victoria Park on Friday and Saturday, bringing together dozens of the province's best food trucks for two days of street food, music, and friendly competition. Admission is free, so you can wander the whole layout, sample widely, and cast your vote for the trucks that win you over.

This year's edition packs in plenty beyond the food, with a beer garden, food truck judging, live music, trivia nights including a Disney edition, Singo, and even a Saskatchewan Science Centre popup. The gates open Friday at 4:00 PM and run again Saturday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The best advice from regulars is simple: walk the full lineup before you buy, pace yourself, and wear comfortable shoes. You are going to want to come back for seconds.

YQR Food Truck Wars

📅 What's On in Regina

June 26 – 28

FRIDAY, JUNE 26

🍟 YQR Food Truck Wars | Victoria Park | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Free | Dozens of food trucks, a beer garden, live music, trivia and more. Event details

🎬 Kramer IMAX Theatre | Saskatchewan Science Centre | Paid admission | Friday showtimes: Call of the Dolphins 3D (12:15 PM, 2:45 PM), Lost Wolves of Yellowstone (1:30 PM), Supergirl: The IMAX Experience (4:00 PM, 6:30 PM, 9:00 PM). Showtimes

SATURDAY, JUNE 27

🛒 Regina Farmers' Market | Pat Fiacco Plaza (City Square), 2190 12th Avenue | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Free admission | The Saturday outdoor market is back downtown for 2026 with local produce, baked goods, and Saskatchewan-made wares. Market info

🍟 YQR Food Truck Wars (Day 2) | Victoria Park | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Free | Day two brings more trucks, Singo, Disney trivia, a Science Centre popup, and the beer garden. Event details

🌸 Prairie Peony Society Peony Show | Regina Senior Citizens' Centre | 2134 Winnipeg Street | 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Free | The society's 26th annual show features hundreds of peonies on display, plus floral art, photography and paintings. A lovely, low-key way to spend a summer afternoon. Details

⚾ Regina Red Sox vs. Moose Jaw Miller Express | Currie Field, Mount Pleasant Sports Park | 6:00 PM | Paid admission | A summer night at the ballpark, with a teddy bear toss as part of the night's promotion. Schedule & tickets

🎭 Arsenic and Old Lace | Globe Theatre | 1801 Scarth Street | 2:00 PM matinee & 7:30 PM evening | Paid admission | The Globe's dark-comedy season finale, in its final weekend. Use code ELDERBERRY for 50% off Saturday's shows. 2:00 PM tickets · 7:30 PM tickets

🎨 Draw Your First Manga Character | George Bothwell Branch, RPL | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Free | A step-by-step workshop on drawing your first anime or manga character. All materials provided, teens welcome. Details

🟢 Green Screen Photography | Digital Media Studio, RPL | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Free (registration required) | Learn to create professional-looking composite images using a green screen. Register

🖼️ MacKenzie Art Gallery | T.C. Douglas Building, Wascana Centre | 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM | Free admission | Saskatchewan's oldest public gallery, with rotating exhibitions of Indigenous and contemporary art. Plan your visit

🎬 Kramer IMAX Theatre | Saskatchewan Science Centre | Paid admission | Saturday showtimes: Lost Wolves of Yellowstone (11:00 AM, 1:30 PM), Call of the Dolphins 3D (12:15 PM, 2:45 PM), Supergirl: The IMAX Experience (4:00 PM, 6:30 PM, 9:00 PM). Showtimes

SUNDAY, JUNE 28

⚾ Regina Red Sox vs. Moose Jaw Miller Express | Currie Field, Mount Pleasant Sports Park | 2:00 PM | Paid admission | Sunday Funday at the ballpark, with afternoon baseball and family vibes. Schedule & tickets

🖼️ MacKenzie Art Gallery | T.C. Douglas Building, Wascana Centre | 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM | Free admission | Open with rotating exhibitions plus weekly Sunday art-making workshops. Plan your visit

🎨 In-Person Art Adventures: Decoupage Paper Lanterns | Sunrise Branch, RPL | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Free | A hands-on art session for ages 5 to 12, with guardians encouraged to join in. Details

🎮 Smash Sundays | George Bothwell Branch, RPL | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Free | A friendly Super Smash Bros. competition for ages 7 to 14. Details

🧵 Stitch, Make and Chat | Sherwood Village Branch, RPL | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Free | Bring your quilting, beading, knitting or other projects and socialize. All skill levels welcome. Details

🎬 Kramer IMAX Theatre | Saskatchewan Science Centre | Paid admission | Sunday showtimes: Lost Wolves of Yellowstone (11:00 AM, 1:30 PM), Call of the Dolphins 3D (12:15 PM, 2:45 PM), Supergirl: The IMAX Experience (4:00 PM, 6:30 PM, 9:00 PM). Showtimes

🗓️ Running All Week / Ongoing

🖼️ Bruce Anderson: Herd-Bound | Dunlop Art Gallery, Sherwood Village Branch | 6121 Rochdale Blvd | Free | A new exhibition curated by Alexander Rondeau, on view through October 14, 2026. Details

🎵 1999: The Ultimate Prince Experience | Casino Regina Show Lounge | Paid admission | A high-energy tribute to Prince in the Show Lounge. Tickets

📊 This Week's Poll

It's a packed Friday night in Regina. What's your move?

🏈 At Mosaic Stadium cheering on the Riders
🍟 Eating my way through Food Truck Wars
⚽ Glued to the World Cup
🛋️ Saving my energy for a busy Saturday

Hit reply and let us know :)

Thanks for reading Queen City Digest. There is no shortage of good reasons to get outside this weekend, so soak up the long summer evenings, support a local food truck or two, and enjoy every minute of it.

Next edition: Monday, June 29.

-QCD