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Regina's friendly local roundup | Friday, April 24, 2026

Happy Friday, Regina! 👋

Spring is doing that very Saskatchewan thing where it refuses to commit. A powerful system pushed through the province Wednesday into Thursday, bringing wind gusts up to 100 km/h and heavy snow to parts of southern Saskatchewan, and some of that messy energy is still lingering this morning. The good news: the weekend is looking up, and there is an absolute stacked lineup of things to do in the Queen City over the next three days.

We have two Regina women being honoured for decades of remarkable community service, a local quarterback getting the chance of a lifetime with the Grey Cup champs, and one more reason to feel good about living here year-round. Plus, Three Days Grace is coming to town tomorrow night. Let's get into it.

In today's edition:

🌨️ Spring storm still impacting roads, check before you head out

🏅 Two Regina women receive the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal

🏈 U of S Huskies QB Jake Farrell gets a shot with the Roughriders

🌿 Good news: Regina is one of Canada's best cities for allergy sufferers

🎨 MacKenzie Art Gallery opening reception tonight, free admission tomorrow

🎸 Three Days Grace rocks the Brandt Centre tomorrow night

📅 Your full weekend guide: April 24 - 26

🌨️ WEATHER UPDATE

Spring Storm Brings Wind and Snow to Regina, Roads Still Affected This Morning

Another spring system made its presence felt across southern Saskatchewan this week, with wind gusts of 90 to 100 kilometres per hour pushing through the region Wednesday through Thursday, affecting the cities of Regina and Moose Jaw and communities across 123 rural municipalities. Local utility outages are possible, and Environment Canada warned that water could pool on roads and in low-lying areas.

The latest snowstorm began impacting highway travel across Saskatchewan Thursday morning, with travel not recommended on a number of routes in the northwest and other highways listed as covered. Conditions are improving today, but give yourself extra time and check Highway Hotline before heading out of the city. The season is turning. Warmer, more settled weather is on the way.

🏅 COMMUNITY

Two Regina Women Honoured With Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal at Government House

National Volunteer Week brought a meaningful ceremony to Government House this week, and two Regina women were front and centre. Lieutenant Governor Bernadette McIntyre recognized 14 individuals from across Saskatchewan for their acts of volunteerism, with Karen Howard and Dr. Renatta Varma of Regina both receiving the 2025 Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal.

Karen Howard has dedicated decades of volunteer service to developing figure skating in Saskatchewan and across Canada, and just recently returned from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, Italy. Dr. Renatta Varma, a longtime CNIB board member and former Chair, led the Guide Dogs with Purpose Gala, raising more than $600,000 to fund six guide dogs and support tens of thousands of people with vision loss. Her volunteer contributions also extend to the Regina International Film Festival, Cultural Connections Regina, and the RCMP Heritage Centre. These are two extraordinary women who have given so much to this community for so long. Congratulations to both.

🏈 RIDERS

Local U of S Huskies QB Gets His Shot at Riderville With Roughriders QB Internship

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are adding a local arm to their quarterback room this spring, welcoming Jake Farrell to training camp as part of the Canadian Football League's QB Internship program. Farrell, a Saskatoon product who played for the University of Saskatchewan Huskies, will work alongside the Grey Cup champion Roughriders in the lead-up to the 2026 season.

Farrell appeared in seven games for the Huskies in 2025, throwing for 647 yards with a 61.1 per cent completion rate and eight touchdown passes, and took the reins as the starter in the 60th Vanier Cup, adding big-game experience to his resume. The CFL preseason is set to begin May 18, with the regular season kicking off June 4. For a local kid to get this kind of access to the defending champions at the start of a title defence season, that is a story worth watching closely.

🌿 HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

Good News for Allergy Sufferers: Regina Is One of Canada's Best Cities to Be

If the spring sneezes have been hitting you hard this week, there is actually a silver lining: you could be living somewhere far worse. Regina was ranked the third-best city in Canada to live in for those with pollen sensitivities, with researchers citing the relatively low number of days with significant airborne pollen levels. St. John's, NL took the top spot, followed by Saint John, NB, with Regina placing third and Moncton fourth.

Researchers note that temperatures, vegetation patterns, and coastal conditions affect how prolonged and intense the pollen season is in a given region. On the other side of the coin, Windsor, Ontario ranked as the worst city in Canada for seasonal allergy sufferers. So while the snow and wind this week have been no fun, Regina really does have some built-in advantages for anyone who dreads allergy season. One more reason to love the Queen City. :)

🎨 ARTS & CULTURE

MacKenzie Art Gallery Opens a New Collaborative Exhibition Tonight, With Free Admission All Day Tomorrow

The MacKenzie Art Gallery is kicking off the weekend in fine style. Tonight, April 24, the gallery hosts the opening reception for All That We Need Is in This Room, curated by Nicolle Nugent and Amy Millan. The evening begins with a lively Artist Talk Show featuring a conversation with Damian Rogers, Moira Williams, Ava Roth, Sylvia Ziemann, and Yuji Szero Lee, followed by an exhibition viewing, reception, and a special performance by Moira Williams.

Free admission, and one of the best things happening in the city tonight.

Then Saturday brings the Rawlco Radio free admission day, running all morning and afternoon. Walk the collections, take in the current exhibitions, and grab a coffee at Craft Services by Crave. The MacKenzie features multiple gallery spaces, a learning centre, an artist studio, and a 185-seat theatre, all within the T.C. Douglas Building inside Wascana Centre. Visitor parking is free.

If you have been meaning to go back, Saturday is the perfect time to do so.

🎸 MUSIC

Three Days Grace Brings the Alienation Tour to the Brandt Centre Tomorrow Night

One of Canada's biggest rock bands is rolling into Regina tomorrow, and it is going to be loud. Three Days Grace performs at the Brandt Centre on April 25 at 7:00 PM, with special guests Finger Eleven and Royal Tusk joining them for a full evening of Canadian rock. The show is part of the band's Alienation Tour, which will take them to more than 60 cities. Expect the classics alongside new material from their latest album.

Three Days Grace has previously won the Billboard Music Award for top rock song of the year, and their live shows consistently deliver on that reputation. If you are in the mood to feel every riff and anthem in a room full of fellow rock fans, Saturday night at the Brandt Centre is where you need to be.

Tickets at Ticketmaster

April 24 to 26, 2026

FRIDAY, APRIL 24

🖼️ Exhibition Opening: All That We Need Is in This Room | MacKenzie Art Gallery | 3475 Albert Street | 7:00 PM | Free admission Join the MacKenzie for the opening reception of All That We Need Is in This Room, curated by Nicolle Nugent and Amy Millan. The evening features a lively Artist Talk Show with Damian Rogers, moira williams, Ava Roth, Sylvia Ziemann, and Yuji Szero Lee, followed by an exhibition viewing, reception, and a special performance by Moira Williams. One of the best free Friday evenings on the spring calendar. Event details

🥋 Judo Sask Provincial Championships | mâmawêyatitân centre | 1440 Dewdney Avenue | All day, April 24–25 | Open to spectators Athletes from across Saskatchewan compete in divisions from youth through senior. High-energy, fast-paced, and free to watch. JudoSask.ca

🌿 City Nature Challenge Begins | Wascana Centre and citywide | All day, April 24–27 | Free Regina joins hundreds of cities worldwide for a four-day friendly competition to photograph and document local plants and wildlife. Download the free iNaturalist app and head outside. Nature Regina details

🏒 Telus Cup: Pat Canadians vs. Okanagan Rockets | Peterborough Memorial Centre, ON | 4:00 PM EST | Free on demand Regina's final round-robin game before Saturday's semifinals. A top-four finish locks in a shot at the record. HNLive.ca

🖼️ Art Realities | Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan | 2440 Broad Street | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM | Free A partnership between the Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan, SK Arts, and the University of Regina Archives and Special Collections brings together artwork and archival records from six Saskatchewan artists: Victor Cicansky, Lorraine Malach, Art McKay, Wynona Mulcaster, Margreet van Walsem, and Russel Yuristy. Their work is drawn from a 1973 oral history project in which 30 artists were interviewed about their lives, artistic journeys, and the relationship between art and reality. On display through July 31, Monday to Friday. Can't make it in person? The complete oral history interviews are available on the Provincial Archives YouTube channel. Exhibit details

🎬 | NEW | Michael: The IMAX Experience | Kramer IMAX Theatre | Saskatchewan Science Centre, 2903 Powerhouse Drive | Multiple showtimes | Paid admission The Michael Jackson biographical film opens at the Kramer IMAX this week on the largest screen in Saskatchewan. Showtimes and tickets

🎬 RPL Film Theatre | Central Library | 2311 12th Avenue | 4:30 PM - Blankman | 7:00 PM - Send Help | New titles open each Wednesday at Regina's best independent cinema and screen through the weekend. Film schedule

SATURDAY, APRIL 25

🎸 Three Days Grace: Alienation Tour | Brandt Centre | 1700 Elphinstone Street | 7:00 PM | Paid admission The Canadian rock legends bring their full-throttle live show to Regina with Finger Eleven and Royal Tusk along for the ride. One of the biggest rock shows to hit the city this spring. Tickets

🏎️ 58th Annual Majestics Car Show | Bunge International Trade Centre, REAL District | 1700 Elphinstone Street | 9:00 AM | Paid admission One of Regina's longest-running community events rolls back into town this weekend, showcasing incredible custom builds, classic cars, street rods, and local craftsmanship spanning decades. Whether you are a dedicated gearhead or just looking for a great family outing, the rows of polished chrome are worth the trip. Runs Saturday and Sunday. Details

🎭 Bovi: Loud in Canada Tour | Queensbury Convention Centre | 1700 Elphinstone Street | 5:00 PM | Paid admission One of Africa's most celebrated stand-up comedians, Bovi brings his Loud in Canada Tour to Regina as part of a six-city Canadian run, offering a premium evening of sharp observational comedy, brilliant storytelling, and high-energy performance. Bovi Tickets

🎶 RSO: Chen, Cheng & Beethoven | Darke Hall | 2175 College Avenue | 7:30 PM | Paid admission The Regina Symphony Orchestra takes the stage at one of the city's most beautiful performing arts spaces for an evening of classical brilliance. A wonderful spring night out. Tickets and details

🥋 Judo Sask Provincial Championships continues | mâmawêyatitân centre | 1440 Dewdney Avenue | All day | Open to spectators Day two of high-level competitive judo from youth through senior divisions. Free to watch. JudoSask.ca

🖼️ MacKenzie Art Gallery Free Admission Day (Rawlco Radio) | 3475 Albert Street | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM | Free Walk the collections, browse the gift shop, and grab a coffee at Craft Services by Crave. Parking is free and no ticket required today. Details

🎨 Saskatchewan Artists' Show and Sale: Last Day | Art Gallery of Regina | 2420 Elphinstone Street | 10:00 AM | Free admission Your final day to see over 400 original works by more than 100 Saskatchewan artists. Three weeks, one outstanding show, and today is the last chance. Don't let it close without a visit. Details

🛍️ 4th Annual Mother's Day Market | Northgate Mall | 10:00 AM | Free entry A family-friendly spring market with local vendors and gift ideas, arriving perfectly timed just ahead of Mother's Day. A great reason to shop local this weekend. Details

🎶 "I Love Artesian" Fundraiser: A Night of Colour | Artesian on 13th | 2431 13th Avenue | 6:00 PM | Paid admission The annual Artesian fundraiser returns with a fresh theme, featuring local artists sharing their work in a warm, celebratory atmosphere. A wonderful evening for art lovers and community supporters. Details

🎸 The Sheepdogs: Out All Night Tour | Casino Regina Show Lounge | 1880 Saskatchewan Drive | 8:00 PM | Paid admission The Juno Award-winning Canadian rock institution brings their Southern-tinged, harmony-driven sound to the Show Lounge. A proper night out for fans of real, live rock and roll. Details

🎤 Runaway: Tribute to Bon Jovi | Revival Music Room | 9:30 PM | Paid admission Close out Saturday night with every anthem you know by heart. Regina's Revival Music Room hosts this high-energy tribute act for a late-night crowd. Details

🌿 City Nature Challenge continues | Wascana Centre and citywide | All day | Free Day two of the four-day photo documentation challenge. iNaturalist app | Nature Regina details

🎬 Michael: The IMAX Experience | Kramer IMAX Theatre | 2903 Powerhouse Drive | Multiple showtimes | Paid admission Showtimes and tickets

🎬 RPL Film Theatre | Central Library | 2311 12th Avenue | 1:00 PM - Astro Boy | 7:00 PM - Pillion | New titles open each Wednesday at Regina's best independent cinema and screen through the weekend. Film schedule

SUNDAY, APRIL 26

🎨 "A Grandmother's Love" Artist Reception | Government House | 4607 Dewdney Avenue | 1:30 PM | Free admission A warm Sunday afternoon reception celebrating a new exhibition at one of Regina's most beautiful heritage properties. Free to attend and open to all. Details

🏎️ 58th Annual Majestics Car Show continues | Bunge International Trade Centre, REAL District | 1700 Elphinstone Street | 9:00 AM | Paid admission Day two of Regina's beloved annual car show. Classic rides, custom builds, and a great family outing. Details

🌿 City Nature Challenge continues | Wascana Centre and citywide | All day | Free Day three of four. Get outside, photograph something, and contribute to the city's collective nature record. iNaturalist app | Nature Regina details

🎬 Michael: The IMAX Experience | Kramer IMAX Theatre | 2903 Powerhouse Drive | Multiple showtimes | Paid admission Showtimes and tickets

Spring has officially arrived. How are you spending the weekend?

🎸 Catching Three Days Grace at the Brandt Centre Saturday night

🖼️ Heading to the MacKenzie's free admission day

🌿 Getting outside for the City Nature Challenge

🏎️ Checking out the Majestics Car Show

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Thanks for reading Queen City Digest. The storm is winding down, the weekend is stacking up, and this city has a lot going on. Get out there and enjoy it.

Next edition: Monday, April 27.

-The QCD Team