Skates, Shows, And Warm Drinks

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Good morning, Regina. 👋
 

You know that classic Prairie fake-out where you step outside expecting “full January,” and it’s… weirdly manageable? That’s this week. We’ve got a couple days hovering around 0–2°C, some wind that’ll try to steal your toque, and then a colder slide into the weekend (with some sunshine to make it feel less rude).

Today’s vibe: do the outside errands + quick walk while it’s mild-ish, then reward yourself with something warm and comforting (soup season is a state of mind).

Let’s get to it.

Today (Mon): High 2°C, low -1°C — breezy later, chance of a brief shower or two.
Tue: High 2°C, low -6°C — cloudy + breezy.
Wed: High 1°C, low -3°C — cloudy.
Thu: High 0°C, low -14°C — very windy (secure anything that can become airborne).
Fri: High -9°C, low -16°C — colder + windy.
Sat: High -6°C, low -12°C — sunny.
Sun: High -9°C, low -19°C — sunny, but bitey.

How to win the week:

A heads-up if your Monday route runs anywhere near the 13th Ave corridor: the City says 13th Avenue will be closed for about a week starting 7:00 a.m. today for water-related work. If you usually use that stretch during school/work rush, give yourself a little buffer and expect detours.

Why it matters: One closure like this can ripple into nearby streets fast—planning a different route now saves you the “why am I not moving?” moment later.

Another quick traffic note for today: the City also posted a notice that Lewvan Drive and Dewdney Avenue will have traffic restrictions today (Monday) during daytime hours. If this is part of your commute loop, it might be worth flipping to an alternate route (or just leaving five minutes earlier and pretending it was your idea).

Why it matters: This is one of those intersections that can stack up quickly—especially if everyone re-routes at once.

The Regina Pats put together a statement road win in Brandon: the team erased an early two-goal deficit, then turned the game with a four-goal second period on the way to a 6–3 win over the Wheat Kings. That’s the kind of swing that doesn’t just win you a game—it changes the mood for the next stretch.

Why it matters: Momentum is real in a long season, and this is the kind of result that can spark a run (and make the next home game feel extra fun).

Before that Brandon win, the Pats also got a much-needed boost at home, snapping a skid with a 5–2 win over the Red Deer Rebels. (If you’ve been watching the standings and doing the mental math, you know every point matters.)

Why it matters: A reset win like this can calm the noise and let the team focus on building consistency—exactly what you want heading deeper into January.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders posted a staff update for 2026, announcing additions to the coaching group and also sharing information about the football operations staff. It’s early in the year, but this is the kind of behind-the-scenes building that shapes how the season feels later.

Why it matters: Structure matters—getting staff roles set early helps everything from player development to game prep run smoother.

If you’ve been stuck in the work–home–work loop, here’s a simple Regina reset: pick one local show and go. No overthinking.

A few options from this week’s calendar:

One tiny call-to-action: text a friend right now and book the plan before your couch does.

Here are the “easy yes” picks:

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

Mon (today) — High 2°C / Low -1°C

Tue — High 2°C / Low -6°C

Wed — High 1°C / Low -3°C

Thu — High 0°C / Low -14°C (very windy)

Fri — High -9°C / Low -16°C

Sat — High -6°C / Low -12°C (sunny)

Sun — High -9°C / Low -19°C (sunny)

That’s your Monday run-down. If you do one thing this week: pick one local event and commit to it early—your calendar deserves at least one fun square.

Reply and tell me: what’s your ideal Regina winter “treat yourself” plan—coffee, show, rink, or something else?

If this helped, forward it to a friend who always asks “so… what’s going on this week?” 😊

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Queen City Digest