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Regina's friendly local roundup | Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Happy Wednesday, Regina! 👋

Thanksgiving Monday came with a side of snow, but it didn't stick around. Regina only picked up a couple of centimetres around dawn before it turned to rain and melted away. We'll be back in the teens within a couple of days, and he's calling for 21°C by Saturday.

Today we've got David Garneau's new show at the Central Library, a three-year plan for Indigenous education in Regina Public Schools, the Albert Street North overpasses back open and free flu shots for everyone. Let's get into it.

In today's edition:

Métis artist David Garneau has brought his touring exhibition Dark Chapters to the Dunlop Art Gallery inside Regina's Central Library, where it's on display until Jan. 5, 2027. Curated by Arin Fay of the Nelson Museum Archives and Gallery, the show gathers about 40 meticulously painted still lifes drawn from a series Garneau has developed over more than six years. The title borrows Justice Murray Sinclair's description of the residential school system as one of the darkest chapters in Canada's history. Garneau, a visual arts professor at the University of Regina, arranges everyday things like books, rope, tea and stones to open conversations about colonization and identity.

He chose still life because it's considered the most conservative, least political kind of painting, and he wanted to fill it with bigger ideas. Rather than show suffering directly, he invites viewers to study the objects and piece together the meaning for themselves. Garneau has lived in Regina for 27 years and calls the library a home away from home, so he loves that people dropping in for a book might stumble onto his work.

Free, downtown and open until January. Go see it.

Regina Public Schools has a new three-year plan to guide Indigenous education, and a central piece is bringing Treaty teachings into every student's studies. Revealed Sept. 8, the framework rests on five principles: respect, relationality, reciprocity, relevance and responsibility. Principal on assignment Shannon Fayant built it on more than 30 years in the division, with input from the Indigenous Education Advisory Council, community Elders, the Indigenous Student Forum and Indigenous advocates. Because most teachers are non-Indigenous, she also reached out to teachers and administrators already leading this work to ask where the division needs to go next.

The elementary grades come first. The division is looking at lowering pupil-teacher ratios for Grade 1 and making sure Treaty education runs through the curriculum from kindergarten to Grade 12, with frameworks for both elementary and high school. Professional development modules are in the works too. For now, staff are working through it together under the name nanâtawihowin, which translates as healing medicine. High school students can already graduate with a Métis sash or Treaty medal, and every public school in the city will fly the Métis flag throughout November.

A plan built with Elders and students. That's a good place to start.

Good news for anyone heading north out of the city: construction on the Albert Street North overpasses is done. The City of Regina says full access to Albert Street and all of its ramps was set to resume on the evening of Oct. 9. The $17.4 million project ran over two construction seasons, with the southbound structure finished in 2025 and the northbound one wrapping up this month. The overpasses carry a key route connecting Ring Road traffic to Highways 6 and 11 on the city's north side.

Crews rebuilt the top side of both structures, refurbished the existing foundations and raised the clearance by 0.6 metres, or about two feet. That extra height should cut down on costly damage from over-height vehicles, and new barriers and guardrails bring the overpasses up to modern safety standards. Kurtis Doney, deputy city manager of city operations, said the upgrades will extend the life of the overpasses while reducing the risk of collisions and disruptions for drivers.

Two seasons of lane shuffles, finished. Enjoy the drive.

Saskatchewan's fall immunization campaign is officially underway. As of Tuesday, every resident six months and older can get free influenza and COVID-19 vaccines. For most people, shots are available at Saskatchewan Health Authority mass immunization clinics, public health offices, physicians, nurse practitioners and participating pharmacies. Kids four and under need to go to an immunization clinic, a public health office, a physician or a nurse practitioner. You can book an appointment and find more information at SaskHealthAuthority

Infection rates are still low, and health officials want to keep it that way. SHA medical health officer Dr. Vivian Onaemo told CBC News that only 20 per cent of the province got a flu shot last year, and COVID-19 uptake was lower still at the campaign launch in Saskatoon, noting that flu season usually runs from October to April with peaks and lows. Dr. Ibrahim Khan of Indigenous Services Canada added that getting your shot also protects higher-risk people around you, from young babies to elderly people with lung conditions.

A quick stop at the pharmacy now beats a week on the couch later.

October 14 to 16

🎭 Mosque Heist | Globe Theatre, 1801 Scarth Street | 7:30 PM | Paid admission | Zarqa Nawaz's crime comedy about a Regina caterer planning a heist at a mosque on the Night of Destiny. Final week, closing October 18.
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🎓 Post-Graduation Fair | mâmawêyatitân centre, 3355 6th Avenue | 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM | For Regina Public high school students and their families | More than 60 post-secondary institutions, employers and community organizations, plus bursary entries for eligible Grade 12 students.
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🪕 Ladies of the Prairie & The Male Order Band | Bushwakker Brewpub, 2206 Dewdney Avenue | 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM | Free, no minors | Wednesday Folk Night with three-part female harmonies, guitar, banjo, steel guitar and mandolin.
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🎤 Word Up Open Mic featuring Aya Skouta | Creative City Centre, 1819 Cornwall Street | 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, doors 6:30 PM | $10 or pay what you can | A spoken word open mic night in the heart of downtown.
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🎬 The Outer Threat | RPL Film Theatre, Central Library, 2311 12th Avenue | 7:00 PM | Free admission | A 2026 Canadian feature, 94 minutes, rated PG.
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🪶 Culture Connect: Indigenous Teachings | Community Commons, Central Library, 2311 12th Avenue | 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM | Ages 13 and up | Traditional drumming, songs and dance, plus teachings from Knowledge Keepers. Light refreshments from Chili for Children.
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🖼️ Bruce Anderson: Herd-Bound, final day | Dunlop Art Gallery, Sherwood Village Branch | All day | Library exhibition | Your last chance to see this exhibition, curated by Alexander Rondeau.
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🔍 Crime Lab Forensics Experience | RCMP Heritage Centre, 5907 Dewdney Avenue | Sessions at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM | $32 plus tax, includes gallery admission, ages 12 and up | Crack a case of small-town bank robberies using real forensic techniques like fingerprint and hair analysis.
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🔬 Science Time for Tots | Saskatchewan Science Centre, 2903 Powerhouse Drive | 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM | Check site for pricing | Simple, sensory-rich science activities for toddlers and their caregivers.
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🧸 Preschool Storytime | George Bothwell Branch, Regina Public Library | 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM | Drop-in, ages 3 to 5 | Stories, songs, rhymes and activities for preschoolers.
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👵 Celebrate Seniors | Regent Place Branch, Regina Public Library | 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM | Weekly drop-in | Meet new friends and try new activities, from guest speakers to fibre arts and paper crafts.
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🏈 Rams vs. Golden Bears | Mosaic Stadium, 1700 Elphinstone Street | 7:00 PM | $26.65 | The U of R Rams host the U of A Golden Bears in a rare Thursday night Canada West game.
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🎭 Mosque Heist | Globe Theatre, 1801 Scarth Street | 7:30 PM | Paid admission | Zarqa Nawaz's crime comedy, from the creator of Little Mosque on the Prairie.
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🎬 Ghost | RPL Film Theatre, Central Library, 2311 12th Avenue | 7:00 PM | Free admission | Jerry Zucker's 1990 classic, 126 minutes, rated 14A.
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🥊 Street Fighter: The IMAX Experience | Kramer IMAX Theatre, 2903 Powerhouse Drive | Opens tonight, plays through October 21, check showtimes | Paid admission | Ryu and Ken are pulled back into combat for the next World Warrior Tournament.
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📖 Silent Book Club | Community Commons, Central Library, 2311 12th Avenue | 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Adults | Bring your own book and read in the quiet company of other book lovers.
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🎲 Community Game Night | Sunrise Branch, Regina Public Library | 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM | Adults | Play board games and meet new friends in a relaxed setting.
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🖼️ David Garneau: Dark Chapters | Dunlop Art Gallery, Central Library, 2311 12th Avenue | All day | Library exhibition | About 40 still-life paintings exploring the lasting effects of colonization. On until January 5, 2027.
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🏒 Regina Pats vs. Medicine Hat Tigers | Brandt Centre, 1700 Elphinstone Street | 7:00 PM | Paid admission | The Pats are back on home ice after a weekend split with Prince Albert and Saskatoon.
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💖 The MacKenzie Gala 2026: Love Affair | MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert Street | 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM | $200, $185 for members | The gallery's big fundraiser, with an open bar, music by DJ Rosé and a live art auction that includes a work by David Garneau.
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🎭 Peyote Ugly: Midnight Mask | The Exchange, 2431 8th Avenue | Doors 7:30 PM, show 8:00 PM | $15 advance, $20 at the door | A Halloween masquerade with Cheap Heat and local drag performers.
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💜 Lavender Social Club | Creative City Centre, 1819 Cornwall Street | 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, doors 6:30 PM | By donation, $10 suggested | The first of a regular series of sapphic social gatherings. Come as you are.
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🎭 Mosque Heist | Globe Theatre, 1801 Scarth Street | 7:30 PM | Paid admission | Two days left before it closes on October 18.
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👽 Alien | RPL Film Theatre, Central Library, 2311 12th Avenue | 7:00 PM | Free admission | Ridley Scott's 1979 sci-fi horror classic, followed by a panel on feminism and horror, with popcorn and Halloween treats from Albert's Baking Co.
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👻 Lady in White | RPL Film Theatre, Central Library, 2311 12th Avenue | 4:30 PM | Free admission | Frank LaLoggia's 1988 ghost story, 113 minutes, rated 14A.
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💃 Family Dance Party | Regent Place Branch, Regina Public Library | 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM | For families | Dance the morning away with movement, music and songs.
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🍂 One last patio before winter
🚶 A long walk around Wascana
🧹 Finally doing the fall yard cleanup
🛋️ Nothing. Absolutely nothing.

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Thanks for reading Queen City Digest. Enjoy the warm-up, and maybe grab that flu shot while you're out?

🗓️ Next edition: Friday, October 16.

-QCD