Regina's friendly local roundup | Monday, April 6, 2026

Happy Monday, Regina! 👋

Welcome back from the long weekend. Easter brought some much-needed sunshine to the Queen City, and spring finally feels like it has actually arrived. Today is Easter Monday, so a reminder that many city services are on a holiday schedule and some road work resumes downtown this morning.

There is a lot to look forward to this week. Celtic Woman takes the Conexus Arts Centre stage Tuesday night, The Price Is Right Live comes to town Wednesday, and the city has fresh news worth celebrating across the environment, scholarships, and community recognition. Let's get into it.

In today's edition:

🏒 Pats close their season with hearts full and a future worth getting excited about

🌿 Wascana prescribed burns set to refresh the park's ecosystem this spring

🏅 Saskatchewan honours 14 outstanding volunteers, including two from Regina

🏗 11th Avenue's final major construction phase kicks off today

🎓 Henry Baker Scholarship applications are now open

🦖 Spring break at the RSM is already drawing families in

🏘 Regina's building permit numbers broke records in 2025

📅 Your full events guide for April 6-8

🌤 Your Regina Forecast :

📰 News & Community

🏒 SPORTS

A Tough Exit, But a Promising Future: Pats Close Their Season With Their Heads Up

After building a 4-1 lead in Saturday's Game 5 in Medicine Hat, the Regina Pats watched the defending WHL champion Tigers storm all the way back before Cam Parr ended it 51 seconds into overtime for a 5-4 final. The season is over, but this young team gave Regina something genuine to cheer about. Head coach Brad Herauf put it plainly after the final buzzer: the organization's cupboard is full with draft capital, the core is in place, and better days are coming. A meaningful playoff run against the top seed in the league, back-to-back wins at the Brandt Centre earlier in the series, and a group of players who clearly want to be here. The rebuild is real, and so is the optimism.

🌿 ENVIRONMENT

Wascana Centre Is Getting a Healthy Spring Refresh Through Planned Prescribed Burns

The Provincial Capital Commission has announced that prescribed burns are coming to up to five sites within Wascana Centre between April 20 and 24, as part of a multi-agency Oskana Plains prescribed fire training exchange. The planned areas include Wascana Hill, the Prairie Arboretum, the Habitat Conservation Area, the Old Native Prairie Restoration Site near First Nations University, and a field near the Wascana Country Club. Controlled burns of this kind are a well-established land stewardship tool used to manage invasive plant species, reduce wildfire fuel loads, and support the regeneration of native prairie grasses and wildlife habitat. Not a cause for concern at all. Just good science at work in your favourite park.

🏅 COMMUNITY

Saskatchewan Honours 14 Exceptional Volunteers, Including Two From Regina

Lieutenant Governor Bernadette McIntyre announced the 14 recipients of the 2025 Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal this week, with two Regina residents among those being recognized. Karen Howard, an international figure skating judge who recently returned from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, has spent decades mentoring skaters and officials at every level across Canada. Carol Marwick is recognized for decades of service spanning an extraordinary range of community events, from the Queen City Marathon and Agribition to the Regina Symphony Orchestra and newcomer inclusion programs. Both will be presented with their medals on April 21 at Government House during National Volunteer Week. Saskatchewan leads the country in volunteerism rates, and it shows.

🏗 CITY UPDATE

11th Avenue Construction Enters Its Final Major Phase Starting Today

The final significant stretch of the 11th Avenue Revitalization Project gets underway this morning, with major infrastructure work resuming between Albert and Broad Street. This phase involves deep underground upgrades in partnership with SaskPower and SaskTel, along with streetscape improvements including wider sidewalks and new tree plantings once construction wraps. Businesses along the corridor remain open throughout, with pedestrian access maintained the entire time. If you are heading downtown this week, allow a little extra time. The finished product is going to make that stretch of downtown genuinely better.

More info here : City of Regina

🎓 EDUCATION

Applications Now Open for the 2026 Henry Baker Scholarship Program

Regina students with a strong academic record and a commitment to their community have a new opportunity worth knowing about. The City has officially opened applications for the 2026 Henry Baker Scholarship Program, which provides financial assistance to students enrolled in Regina's post-secondary institutions. The program recognizes both academic achievement and community involvement, making it a strong fit for students who have been giving back while working toward their degree. The application deadline is May 31. Full details and the application form are available here.

🔬 FAMILY

Spring Break Is Here and the Royal Saskatchewan Museum Has You Covered

With schools out through April 10, the Royal Saskatchewan Museum is reporting strong early turnout for its spring break programming. New interactive Learning Labs and a Dino Egg Hunt scavenger hunt are drawing families in for drop-in fun throughout the week. Regina Public Library branches across the city are also running drop-in programs for all ages during the break. If the kids need somewhere to go and you want something hands-on, educational, and easy on the wallet, both are genuinely worth the trip this week.

🏘 CITY

Record Permits, Deliberate Pace: Regina's Housing Market Is in a Steady Place

Regina's construction industry wrapped 2025 with building permits up more than 38 percent year over year and housing starts at their highest level in five years, according to the Regina and Region Home Builders' Association. New home sales also climbed nearly 19 percent to 508 units. So why aren't finished homes hitting the ground as fast as permits suggest? Builders are being intentional. RRHBA president and CEO Stu Niebergall describes the current moment as "a market reset, not a retreat," with builders sequencing projects carefully to match real demand. Regina's population is expected to reach 294,000 in 2026. Steady, thoughtful, and built to last.

📅 What's On in Regina April 6, 7, and 8, 2026

MONDAY, APRIL 6

🦖 Scotty's Annual Dino Egg Hunt | Royal Saskatchewan Museum 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM | 2445 Albert Street | Admission by donation Drop in during the school break for scavenger hunts and hands-on activities at the Learning Lab and Field Station. A perfect Monday outing for families looking to explore Saskatchewan's prehistoric past. Details

📚 Family Storytime (Drop In) | Sherwood Village Branch, Regina Public Library 10:00 AM | Free An interactive drop-in storytime session for families with young children. No registration required. Details

🧱 LEGO Time | Sunrise Branch, Regina Public Library 10:00 AM | Free A creative drop-in building session for kids. Bring your imagination and see what you can build. Details

🌿 Smudge in the Commons | Community Commons, Regina Public Library 12:00 PM | Free A traditional Indigenous smudging gathering open to all in the library's Community Commons space. Details

🀄 Social Mah Jongg | Sunrise Branch, Regina Public Library 1:00 PM | Free A relaxed social gathering for fans of the classic tile-based game. All are welcome. Details

📖 Regina Public Library | Easter Monday Hours 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM | Most branches open Most RPL locations are open today on reduced holiday hours. A great free option for families during spring break. Connaught and Glen Elm branches remain closed on Mondays as usual. Locations and hours

🎬 Kramer IMAX Theatre | Daily Showtimes 2903 Powerhouse Drive | Paid admission Project Hail Mary: The IMAX Experience continues its Regina run alongside other features. Check the site for today's full schedule. Showtimes and tickets

🔬 Saskatchewan Science Centre | Open Daily Spring hours in effect. More than 185 hands-on exhibits on the floor. Visit info

🚔 RCMP Heritage Centre | Regular Hours 5907 Dewdney Avenue | Interactive exhibits, virtual and augmented reality, and over a century of RCMP history. Visit info

TUESDAY, APRIL 7

🎶 Celtic Woman | Conexus Arts Centre 8:00 PM | 200 Lakeshore Drive | Paid admission The beloved all-female Irish vocal ensemble brings their breathtaking blend of traditional and contemporary Celtic music to the Conexus Arts Centre stage. Pre-show dinner packages are available through the box office. Tickets from $94. Tickets and info

💬 EAL Coffee and Conversations | Community Commons, Regina Public Library 2:00 PM | Free Casual conversation practice for adult English language learners in a welcoming drop-in setting. Details

🎨 Drop-In Art Studio | Community Commons, Regina Public Library 4:30 PM | Free An open creative session with library space and materials provided. All skill levels welcome. Details

🗣 Tire-toi une bûche | Central Adult, Regina Public Library 6:00 PM | Free A French-language storytelling and social evening celebrating Francophone culture. A warm and welcoming community gathering. Details

🎮 Big Screen Video Games | Central Children's, Regina Public Library 7:00 PM | Free A fun evening for kids to play popular video games on a large theatre-style screen. Drop in and play. Details

🎨 MacKenzie Art Gallery | Regular Hours 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM | T.C. Douglas Building, Wascana Centre | Free admission Rotating exhibitions focused on Indigenous and contemporary art, plus the MacKenzie Shop and Craft Services Cafe by Crave. Plan your visit

🎬 Kramer IMAX Theatre | Daily Showtimes Showtimes and tickets

🔬 Saskatchewan Science Centre | Open Daily Visit info

🚔 RCMP Heritage Centre | Regular Hours Visit info

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8

📺 The Price Is Right Live! | Conexus Arts Centre 7:30 PM | 200 Lakeshore Drive | Paid admission The iconic TV game show comes to life on stage. Audience members get the chance to come on down and compete for prizes ranging from appliances to vacations to brand-new cars. Tickets and info

🎸 Wheatus | Casino Regina Show Lounge 8:00 PM | 1880 Saskatchewan Drive | $29.50 to $35.00 The band behind the multi-platinum hit "Teenage Dirtbag" plays live in Regina. A fun mid-week night out for anyone who grew up in the early 2000s. Tickets and info

⚔️ Ridge | Darke Hall 7:30 PM | 2255 College Avenue | $10 to $50 A powerful performance by The Fugitives that uses live music and storytelling to explore the Battle of Vimy Ridge and its lasting place in Canadian identity. One of the most distinctive events of the week. Tickets and info

🐱 Yoga with Cats | Excalipurr Cat Cafe 7:00 PM | Paid admission A relaxing yoga session held in the company of the cafe's resident adoptable cats. A genuinely one-of-a-kind Wednesday night. Book here : Yoga with Cats

🌿 Culture Connect: Indigenous Teachings | Community Commons, Regina Public Library 6:00 PM | Free An educational gathering featuring Indigenous elders sharing traditional knowledge and teachings. Open to all. Details

📖 Hardbound Bookbinding for Beginners | Albert Branch, Regina Public Library 7:00 PM | Free A hands-on workshop for anyone interested in learning the basics of the traditional craft of bookbinding. Details

🎭 Subtle Practice Workshop | MacKenzie Art Gallery T.C. Douglas Building, Wascana Centre | Registration required | Pay-what-you-will A movement and improvisation workshop led by Regina-based artist I-Ying Wu, rooted in Daoist philosophy and qigong. Each session includes guided movement exploration, open improvisation, and reflective writing. Open to all backgrounds and disciplines. Pay-what-you-will registration available for those who need it. Register and details

🎬 RPL Film Theatre | New Weekly Screenings Begin 7:00 PM | Central Library, 2311 12th Avenue | Paid admission New titles open each Wednesday at Regina's best independent cinema. Check the current schedule for this week's feature. Film schedule

🎨 MacKenzie Art Gallery | Regular Hours 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM | Free admission Plan your visit

🔬 Saskatchewan Science Centre | Open Daily Visit info

🚔 RCMP Heritage Centre | Regular Hours Visit info

📊 This Week's Poll

The long weekend is officially behind us. What's your mood heading into the week?

🌞 Recharged and ready to roll

😴 Still in long-weekend mode, honestly

🎶 Just here for Celtic Woman on Tuesday

🦖 Taking the kids to the Dino Egg Hunt first

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Thanks for reading Queen City Digest. Spring is doing its thing out there. Get outside when you can, support the local spots that make this city worth loving, and enjoy what is shaping up to be a great week in the Queen City.

Next edition: Wednesday, April 8.

- The QCD Team