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Good morning, Regina. ☕️

Today feels like the calm before the (very Prairie) plot twist: it’s sitting around 0°C and cloudy, and then Thursday turns very windy before we slide into a colder stretch later this week.

So this is your permission slip to do the “winter efficiency” thing: bundle up, knock out one practical errand, then reward yourself with something cozy (library concert? live music? a warm bowl somewhere downtown?). We’ve got a few genuinely good community updates today—plus a midweek events list that can carry you straight into Saturday without decision fatigue.

Today (Wed): Cloudy around 0°C — good “walk to a coffee, not a marathon” weather.
Thursday: Very windy (and colder by night) — plan indoor errands, secure anything loose, and pick the warmest bus-stop outfit you own.
Weekend: Colder but workable — if the sun shows up, it’s prime time for a short outdoor reset + a hot drink payoff.

If regular public skates feel like “too much”—loud music, bright lights, lots of bustle—the City is introducing Low-Sensory Public Skate drop-ins at Murray Balfour Arena. The setup is intentionally calmer: reduced lighting, no music or buzzers, and limited capacity. It runs Sundays from Jan 4 to Mar 15, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., is free, and capped at 30 participants on a first-come, first-served basis.

Why it matters: It’s a practical, inclusive option that makes winter recreation more accessible.

A local initiative called Art For Change organized a fundraising concert at The Artesian with proceeds directed toward rebuilding and sustaining the North Central Community Fridge. The event was designed as pay-what-you-can, with doors at 7 p.m. and music at 8 p.m. on January 9th. Organizers emphasized making the night accessible while turning Regina’s live music scene into direct community support.

Why it matters: It’s a concrete example of Regina people doing the “small actions, real impact” thing—together.

A new update on Regina’s 2025 point-in-time (PIT) count indicates a decline in homelessness compared to previous counts, according to reporting that includes context from Namerind Housing Corp. The story also notes ongoing work around housing and supports, including progress milestones and what comes next (including future survey work).

Why it matters: PIT numbers aren’t the whole story, but they’re one important snapshot that helps track what’s working—and what still needs attention.

The Queen City Distillers project at the REAL District has been framed as more than “just a distillery”—it’s part of a larger entertainment and gathering vision. Reporting on the project has pointed to a long-term plan that’s meant to be a community draw, with an expected opening timeline in late 2026 and an estimate of job creation tied to the development.

Why it matters: More year-round destinations (especially indoors) = a stronger “let’s actually go out” city vibe, even in January.

If you’re downtown on a weekday, make Capital City Kitchen your “new place” experiment. Go once, pick something classic (breakfast sandwich? daily hot special?), and see if it earns a spot in your winter rotation. Bonus: it’s an easy excuse to do a tiny midweek adventure without committing to a whole outing.

Low-effort call to action: Try it this week, then tell a coworker the one item you’d reorder.

(What / When / Where / Cost)

Use this like a menu. Pick what you want. Ignore the rest.

Wed (today) — Cloudy, ~0°C

Thu — Very windy

Fri — Windy + colder

Sat — Winter in Wascana + Pats game energy

Sun — Colder reset day

That’s it for today. If you do one thing: pick one midweek event and treat it like a mini-victory (even if it’s just 45 minutes).

Reply and tell me: What’s your most reliable “Regina winter” comfort meal—soup, wings, pho, something else?

And if this felt useful, forward it to a friend who’s always saying, “We should do something this week.” 🙂