QUEEN CITY DIGEST — Friday, Jan 9, 2026
Your friendly, positive roundup of what’s happening in Regina.
Happy Friday, Regina. We made it to the first real weekend of 2026 — the one where you’re back in routine, your calendar is awake again, and “should we do something?” starts sounding believable.
The vibe check: tonight is the chilly Prairie night, Saturday is steady, and Sunday pops up to around 0°C — which, in January, is basically Regina’s version of a spa day.
In today’s edition
🌤️ The weekend game plan (built around Sunday’s milder weather)
📰 5 fresh local updates (published since Jan 7)
🏒🏒 Two Friday-night sports picks
🎩 Saturday show + weekend tours
📅 A week-at-a-glance planner (with locations)
🌤️ This weekend’s weather
Fri: high -9°C, low -23°C (cold night = cozy plans)
Sat: high -8°C, low -10°C (good “get out once” day)
Sun: high 0°C, low -6°C (the main event - if you want to spend time outdoors)
The simple strategy
✅ Do your “I should leave the house” plan Saturday afternoon.
✅ Save your best outdoor idea for Sunday (walk, rink, photos, fresh air reset).
✅ Tonight: pick an indoor plan and feel zero guilt about it.
📰 5 local updates
1) Regina water system: Calgary-style crisis “unlikely,” City says
In the wake of Calgary’s feeder main break, Regina officials told CJME that Regina has two supply mains and uses different pipe materials, which the City says reduces the likelihood of a similar major disruption here.
Why you care: it’s a useful bit of “infrastructure reassurance” — and it gives context for why we still see smaller repairs and notices (like boil-water guidance), even if a massive city-wide outage is less likely.
2) Drinking water notification: Baldwin Bay (start Jan 8)
The City’s water outage page lists a Drinking Water Notification tied to repairs around Baldwin Bay, with boil-water guidance “until further notice,” and a tanker location provided for residents in the affected range.
Why you care: it’s very “adulting,” but it matters — especially if you’re hosting, meal-prepping, or refilling water bottles for kids’ activities this weekend.
3) Drinking water notification: 1200 block King Street (start Jan 7)
Same deal on King Street: a listed drinking water notification connected to water system repairs, boil-water guidance, and a tanker location provided.
Why you care: if you have family nearby, or you’re popping over to help someone out, a quick heads-up saves confusion.
4) Road heads-up: Victoria Ave eastbound closure today (8 a.m.–4 p.m.)
A City service notice lists Victoria Avenue (Reynolds → Edgar) as eastbound closed during daytime hours while water repairs are completed.
Why you care: it’s the kind of closure that turns a “quick run” into a “why is my coffee gone?” situation.
5) A Regina flyer story: WestJet seat changes spark comfort + safety concerns
CJME shared a Regina traveller’s experience with WestJet’s new tighter seat pitch configuration on some aircraft, raising comfort concerns and what the passenger described as potential safety concerns (especially for taller flyers).
Why you care: if you’re flying soon (winter trips are a thing), it’s a reminder to double-check seating, consider aisle/exit options, and advocate for yourself before takeoff.
🎟️ Weekend best bets
If you want plans that are easy to say “yes” to:
Tonight (Friday, Jan 9)
🏒 Regina Pats vs. Red Deer Rebels — 7:00 PM (Brandt Centre)
If you want classic Friday-night energy, this is the simplest “show up and cheer” option.
🏒 University of Regina Cougars vs. Calgary Dinos (Men’s Hockey) — 7:00 PM (The Co-operators Centre)
Lower friction, lots of heart, and it feels very “local community winter.”
Saturday (Jan 10)
🎩 Murray The Magician — 8:00 PM (Casino Regina Show Lounge, 1880 Saskatchewan Dr)
A fun “something different” night that doesn’t require you to be a hardcore anything. Just show up and let the man do wizardry.
🏛️ Victorian Christmas Traditions Tours — Sat & Sun (Government House, 4607 Dewdney Ave)
Tours run hourly starting 9 a.m. (last tour starts 3 p.m.) through Jan 11. If you want cozy history + decorations without committing to a whole day, this is perfect.
Sunday (Jan 11 — the mild day)
☁️ Your “0°C reset walk”
Wascana Centre loop (pick a short version, no heroics)
Warehouse District stroll + warm drink
Cathedral wander + “one little treat” mission
And if you want something structured:
🏀 Cougars vs. Pandas (Women’s Basketball) — 2:00 PM (RPL/Dunlop Gallery - Central Branch listed on Tourism Regina calendar)
(Double-check details before you go — but it’s on the Tourism Regina January calendar.)
🍴 The tiny upgrade section
“Friday-night Regina” edition
If you’re doing Dry January (or just want a calmer weekend):
Ask for zero-proof options (non-alc beer, spirit-free cocktails, or “make it a mocktail”)
Go for a “warm drink” ritual: tea, hot chocolate, or a fancy coffee as your “I went out” reward
If you’re meeting friends: choose a spot where you can actually hear each other and call it self-care
(No pressure — this is just permission to do cozy things on purpose.)
📅 Week-at-a-glance (Jan 9–15) — with locations
Use this like a menu. Pick what you want. Ignore the rest.
Fri (today) — High -9°C / Low -23°C
Cozy pick: movie night / board game night / “early bedtime.”
Go-out pick: Pats at the Brandt Centre or Cougars at The Co-operators Centre.
Sat — High -8°C / Low -10°C
Daytime: Government House tours at 4607 Dewdney Ave (hourly).
Night: Murray The Magician at Casino Regina (1880 Saskatchewan Dr).
Sun — High 0°C / Low -6°C
The move: a Wascana Park walk (20–40 minutes), then something warm.
Bonus: a second stop that makes it feel like a “real outing” (coffee, bookstore, bakery — your choice).
✅ The “Don’t Overthink It” Plan
If you only do two things:
Tonight: pick one fun indoor plan (sports, show, or cozy night in).
Sunday: take advantage of 0°C with a short outdoor reset + warm treat.
Thanks for reading Queen City Digest.
Forward this to a friend who says “we should do something” — and then let this be the “something.”