Queen City Digest
Regina's friendly local roundup | Monday, June 15, 2026
Happy Monday, Regina! 👋
The city is green, the patios are full, and summer is officially settling in. After a stretch of storms rolled through last week, the forecast is finally letting us catch our breath, so it's a good morning to grab a coffee and ease into the week. It looks like we’ll be seeing scattered showers throughout the week but there should still be some warm sunshine to enjoy at times.
There is a lot to feel good about today. The Riders kicked off their season with a heart-stopper, our outdoor pools and spray pads are open, and the arts scene is buzzing. Let's get into it.
In today's edition:
🏈 Riders open the season with a last-second win over B.C.
🍔 Regina's first official tailgate is a roaring success
🏊 Outdoor pool season is officially open across the city
🎨 Five Regina artists named to the 2026 Indigenous Artist in Residence program
🖌️ A Regina painter on healing, intuition, and connection
📅 Your full event lineup for June 15-17
📰 News & Community
🏈 Sports
Riders Open the Season With a Last-Second Win Over the B.C. Lions
What a way to start. The Saskatchewan Roughriders kicked off their 2026 campaign on Saturday at Mosaic Stadium with a 31-27 win over the B.C. Lions, sealed by a touchdown in the dying seconds. Quarterback Trevor Harris connected with Samuel Emilus for three majors on the night, and running back A.J. Ouellette made the play of the game with a crucial block that flipped a blitzing linebacker and bought Harris the extra second he needed for the winning score.
The victory extends the Riders' season-opening win streak to six games dating back over recent seasons, and it gives the reigning Grey Cup champions exactly the kind of start their fans came to see.
If Saturday was any indication, this is going to be a fun summer at Mosaic.
🍔 Community
Regina's First Official Tailgate Was a Roaring Success
Saturday's home opener came with a brand new tradition. The Coors Light Tailgate area welcomed hundreds of season ticket holders before kickoff, and the verdict was unanimous. Fans with permits brought their own food and drinks and were even able to cook in their designated parking spots, turning the lead-up to the game into a party of its own.
"We should have done this sooner," was the sentiment echoing around the lot, as longtime fans embraced a game-day ritual that has long been a staple in other CFL cities.
It is a small change that makes a big difference, and it sounds like it is here to stay.
🏊 City Update
Outdoor Pool Season Is Officially Open
Summer is here, and so is pool weather. The City of Regina has opened its outdoor pools for the season, with Wascana Pool leading the way on June 9, followed by Buffalo Meadows, Maple Leaf, Massey and Regent pools on June 11.
It is the perfect free-or-affordable way to cool off, tire out the kids, or get a few laps in before work. Hours can shift with the weather, so it is worth a quick check of the city's website before you pack the towels.
Grab your sunscreen, the season is short and the water is fine.
🎨 Arts & Culture
Five Regina Artists Named to the 2026 Indigenous Artist in Residence Program
The city's arts community has five new names to celebrate. Five First Nations and Métis artists living in Regina have been selected for the 2026 Indigenous Artist in Residence program, chosen through an open call and review process.
The program supports Indigenous artists in developing their practice while sharing their work and perspectives with the wider community, and it has become a meaningful part of Regina's cultural calendar. This year's cohort represents a rich range of talent right here in our city.
Supporting local artists is one of the best things a city can do, and this is a great example of it in action.
🖌️ Arts & Culture
A Regina Painter on Healing, Intuition, and Connection
Local artist and cancer survivor Brianne Urzada has turned painting into something deeper than a craft. Both an artist and a teacher, she describes her approach as "painting intuitively," letting feeling guide the brush and using the canvas as a space for healing and connection.
Her story is a reminder of how powerful local art can be, not just as something to look at, but as something that helps us process, heal, and connect with one another. It is the kind of homegrown talent that makes Regina's creative scene so special.
Keep an eye out for her work, and maybe pick up a brush of your own.
📅 What's On in Regina
June 15 - 17
MONDAY, JUNE 15
🎷 Murray Kinsley & Wicked Grin | Bushwakker Brewpub, 2206 Dewdney Ave | 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Free | Monday Night Jazz & Blues featuring a Bushwakker favourite. A relaxed, toe-tapping start to the week. Details
🀄 Social Mah Jongg | Sunrise Branch (RPL) | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Free
Play the ancient Chinese tile game following National Mah Jongg League rules. All levels welcome. Details
💃 Dancing with Parkinson's | Sunrise Branch (RPL) | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Free
Accessible, evidence-based movement therapy that combats isolation through the joy of dance. Details
🎤 Karaoke | RPL Film Theatre, Central Library | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Free
Bring your crew and belt out your favourites with a host from AccessNow Radio. Families welcome. Details
TUESDAY, JUNE 16
🎨 Drop-In Art Studio with Dustin Ritter | Community Commons, Central Library | 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Free
Draw, paint, create comics, and explore your creativity in a chill, relaxed space. All ages. Details
🍋 Library Lemonade Stand | Sherwood Village Branch (RPL) | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Free
Ages 12 and under. A cool refreshment, a new book in the shade, and a fun outdoor activity. Details
🐰 Who's in Rabbit's House Puppet Show | Sherwood Village Branch (RPL) | 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Free
Ages 4 and over. A charming puppet tale with a clever twist. Details
🎮 Big Screen Video Games | RPL Film Theatre, Central Library | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Free
Play Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros. and more on the big screen. Bring your friends. Details
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17
🎸 The Reverend Horton Heat with The Surfrajettes | The Exchange, 2431 8th Ave | Doors 7:00 PM | Ticketed
Psychobilly legends bring their high-octane live show to Regina, with Toronto surf-rock four-piece The Surfrajettes opening. A loud, fun night out. Details
🥕 Regina Farmers' Market | Pat Fiacco Plaza, 2190 12th Ave | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Free entry
The downtown market runs Wednesdays and Saturdays through the summer. Local produce, baked goods, honey, and makers. Details
⛸️ Our Olympic Journey: From Canada to Cortina | Sherwood Village Branch (RPL) | 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Free
Meet 2026 Winter Olympians and speed skaters Daniel and Laura Hall. Hear about their training, their journey, and their prairie roots. Details
🎻 Ladies of the Prairie & The Male Order Bride | Bushwakker Brewpub, 2206 Dewdney Ave | 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Free
Wednesday Folk Night with a warm, homegrown lineup. Details
🔬 Science Connections: Astrobiology — From the Dawn of Life to Space Exploration | Saskatchewan Science Centre, 2903 Powerhouse Dr | 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM | $13.99 (free for members)
This month's adult science morning features Melissa Kozey on the real science behind astrobiology: how we investigate the origins of life on Earth, and how scientists search for it elsewhere in the universe. Expect a 45-minute talk, time for questions and discussion, exhibit-floor access, and complimentary Caliber Coffee. Group rates available. Details
🎬 The Stranger (L'Étranger) | RPL Film Theatre, Central Library | 7:00 PM – 9:05 PM | Free
François Ozon's 2026 adaptation, in French. 122 min. Details
🌳 Art in the Park: Paper Suncatchers | Victoria Park | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Free
Create a layered tissue-paper suncatcher outdoors. All ages and abilities; under 12 with an adult. Details
ON NOW (Exhibitions & Theatre)
🎭 Arsenic and Old Lace | Globe Theatre at MacCorquodale Place, box office 1801 Scarth St | Through June 28 | Ticketed
A macabre, screwball comedy treat in the spirit of The Addams Family. Murder never looked so charming. Details
🖼️ Maia Stark: Strange Dark Memory | MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St | Through August 9 | Free admission
Saskatoon artist Maia Stark's first major solo show explores doubles, folklore, and the self through painting and ceramics. Details
🪶 The Land is our Teacher | Dunlop Central Gallery, Central Library | Closes June 17 | Free
Guest curated by Star Crop Eared Wolf. Last chance to catch this one. Details
🐃 Bruce Anderson: Herd-Bound | Dunlop Sherwood Gallery, Sherwood Village Branch | Through October 14 | Free
A new exhibition curated by Alexander Rondeau, just opened. Details
📊 This Week's Poll
The Riders are 1-0 after a last-second thriller. How are you taking in the season?
🏟️ At Mosaic, green and loud
📺 From the couch with snacks
🍻 At my favourite Rider bar
🟢 Catching highlights after
Hit reply and let us know :)
Thanks for reading Queen City Digest. There is a lot happening in our city this week, and plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy it although you might need an umbrella some of the time. Soak up the sunshine when you can and we will see you Wednesday.
Next edition: Wednesday, June 17.
-QCD