Regina's friendly local roundup | Monday, May 25, 2026

Happy Monday, Regina! 👋

Summer arrived over the weekend and is wasting no time making its presence felt. After everything the May long weekend threw at us, the city is waking up to clear skies and temperatures climbing toward 29°C today, rising to 32°C Tuesday and Wednesday. Get the patio furniture out, find a spray pad, and dust off that bike. It is a good week to be in Regina.

The Roughriders gave Saskatoon fans something to talk about Saturday night, a major new recreation facility is coming to the Queen City, and a community story out of North Central is the perfect way to kick off your week. Let's get into it.

In today's edition:

🏈 Roughriders close pre-season with a 31-27 thriller in Saskatoon

🤝 Piapot First Nation leads 100+ volunteers in North Central cleanup

💦 Regina's spray pads are officially open and free all summer

🏓 A brand-new indoor pickleball club is coming to Regina

🛴 The orange e-scooters are back on city streets

📅 Your full events guide: May 25, 26 and 27

🏈 SPORTS

Roughriders Close Pre-Season With a Saskatoon Classic, Win 31-27 Over the Blue Bombers

The Saskatchewan Roughriders gave Saskatoon fans a night they will remember for a long time on Saturday. Playing at Griffiths Stadium for the first time since 1991, the defending Grey Cup champions topped the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 31-27 in front of 7,654 fans. Rookie quarterback Brayden Schager delivered the moment of the night, threading a three-yard touchdown pass to receiver Daniel Wiebe, with just 42 seconds on the clock to seal the win.

It was a strong pre-season finale for a team entering the 2026 season with championship expectations. Veterans across the roster played a full game, and a handful of rookies put their hands up for roster spots. The regular season opener is June 13 at Mosaic Stadium against the B.C. Lions, a rematch of last season's Western Final. If Saturday was a preview, Rider Nation has a lot to look forward to.

🤝 COMMUNITY

Piapot First Nation Brings Over 100 Volunteers to Clean Up North Central Before Summer

Over 100 volunteers gathered at the Creeland Mini Mart and Gas Bar in Regina's North Central neighbourhood on Friday for a community cleanup organized by Piapot First Nation. Armed with rubber gloves and trash pickers, participants cleared debris from streets and green spaces across the area, making the neighbourhood a little brighter heading into the warmest months of the year.

The effort brought together Piapot Child and Family Services employees, urban reserve community members, and local volunteers working side by side. Piapot First Nation operates an urban reserve between Fifth Avenue and Angus Street in North Central, and the Creeland Gas Bar has long served as a neighbourhood anchor. For the volunteers, it was a straightforward act of care for the place they call home.

💦 CITY UPDATE

Summer's First Big Win: Regina's Spray Pads Are Open and Free Through Mid-September

The City of Regina confirmed Friday that spray pads at locations across the city are now open for the season. They are available daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. through mid-September and, best of all, free to use. With temperatures this week heading into the low 30s, the timing could not be better. The only exception is Kinsmen Park South, which is currently undergoing upgrades and will open later in the summer.

🏓 RECREATION

A Major Indoor Pickleball Club Is Coming to Regina, With a Pop-Up Planned for This Summer

Pickleball's rise across Saskatchewan just hit a new milestone. Canadian franchise The Picklr Canada has signed a multi-unit development agreement with Saskatchewan Pickleball Clubs Ltd., granting the group exclusive rights to build and operate premium indoor clubs in both Saskatoon and Regina. The Saskatoon location has secured a 10-year lease with an opening targeted for later this year. The Regina club is in the site-selection phase, but organizers are planning to open a pop-up facility in the Queen City this summer to help address what they describe as strong and growing demand.

If you have tried to book court time lately and found options scarce, this is exactly the kind of news the local pickleball community has been waiting for. The Picklr model is built around modern, accessible spaces designed for all ages and skill levels, focused as much on community and connection as competition. More details on the summer pop-up are expected soon.

🛴 LIFESTYLE

The Orange Blurs Are Back: Neuron E-Scooters Return to Regina Streets for Summer

Regina's bright orange Neuron e-scooters are back on city streets, returning for another season of shared mobility across the Queen City. The fleet is available across multiple neighbourhoods via the Neuron app, which handles everything from unlocking to payment. With temperatures pushing toward 30°C this week and beyond, conditions are about as good as they get for a scooter trip through Wascana, along Wascana Creek, or across a sunny stretch of 13th Avenue.

It is a simple, low-cost way to get around the city without taking the car, and a surprisingly enjoyable way to move through Regina's green spaces on a warm summer evening. Ride at a safe speed, stay off the sidewalks, and enjoy the sun.

May 25 - 27

MONDAY, MAY 25

🏆 SK Arts: Arts of Celebration — CONNECTION | Jacqui Shumiatcher Room, Conexus Arts Centre | 200A Lakeshore Drive | 6:30 PM | Tickets via Eventbrite Saskatchewan's annual arts recognition night. Organized by SK Arts (Saskatchewan Arts Board), this gathering celebrates outstanding artists and arts organizations across dance, literary, media, multidisciplinary, and visual arts. Honourees at every career stage are recognized before the province's arts community in one of the bigger cultural nights on the Regina calendar. Tickets and info

🎭 Conservatory Group Program Showcase — Day 2 | Darke Hall | 2550 Lakeshore Drive | 6:30 PM | $8.40 advance / $10.50 at door The University of Regina Conservatory of Performing Arts wraps its multi-day end-of-year showcase tonight. The bill includes the Prairie Kids Chorus Intermediate Choir, the Conservatory Youth String Orchestra, Youth String cello students, and a finale by Flamenco Regina. Seating is general admission. Tickets

🎨 MacKenzie Art Gallery | T.C. Douglas Building, 3475 Albert Street | Regular hours | Free admission Current exhibitions include Maia Stark: Strange Dark Memory (on through August 9) and the digital installation Caldera. Multiple exhibits on at once and never a wasted trip. Plan your visit

🔬 Saskatchewan Science Centre | 2903 Powerhouse Drive | Open daily | Paid admission 185+ hands-on exhibits, and the Kramer IMAX Theatre right inside with multiple daily showtimes — including Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (just opened), The Odyssey in IMAX 70mm, and Top Gun: 40th Anniversary. Showtimes and tickets

🚔 RCMP Heritage Centre | 5907 Dewdney Avenue | Regular hours | Paid admission Interactive exhibits, VR/AR, and more than a century of Canadian law enforcement history. Great option for visiting family or a Monday outing. Visit info

🏛️ Government House | 4607 Dewdney Avenue | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Free Now in summer hours. Hourly guided tours of the Amédée Forget Museum, the summer feature exhibit "In the Limelight: The Foundation of Theatre in Regina" (celebrating 100 years of Regina Little Theatre and 60 years of Globe Theatre), and 8.5 acres of Edwardian Gardens. Plan your visit

TUESDAY, MAY 26

💃 Dance Dimensions: Showcase 2026 | Conexus Arts Centre | 200A Lakeshore Drive | 6:30 PM | Paid admission Local young dancers take the Conexus Arts Centre stage in their annual year-end showcase. One of the most rewarding evenings on the Regina spring calendar — a great reminder of the talent this city grows. Tickets and info

🎵 Bobby Bazini | The Artesian on 13th | 2627 13th Avenue | 7:30 PM | Paid admission The acclaimed Quebec singer-songwriter brings his warm, soulful sound to one of Regina's favourite live music rooms. Bazini has been building a devoted following for years, and the Artesian is the right room for him. A strong mid-week option. Tickets

🎨 MacKenzie Art Gallery | 3475 Albert Street | Regular hours | Free admission | mackenzie.art

🔬 Saskatchewan Science Centre + Kramer IMAX | 2903 Powerhouse Drive | Open daily | Showtimes

🚔 RCMP Heritage Centre | 5907 Dewdney Avenue | Regular hours | rcmphc.com

🏛️ Government House | 4607 Dewdney Avenue | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Free | governmenthousesk.ca

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27

🎸 Spencer Krug | The Exchange | 2431 8th Avenue | 7:00 PM | Paid admission The Wolf Parade co-founder and indie veteran brings a solo set to The Exchange. An intimate evening from one of the more distinctive voices in Canadian music. Tickets

🎶 RSO Chamber: Free Library Concert | RPL Sunrise Branch | 4505 Gordon Road | 7:30 PM | Free One of the best free events in the city: the Regina Symphony Orchestra's chamber players perform an evening concert at the library with no ticket required. Bring a friend, no planning needed. Details

📖 Max and Pearl Herman Lecture — Dr. Norman Ravvin | Darke Hall | 2550 Lakeshore Drive | 7:00 PM | Free (registration required) The University of Regina's annual Judaic Studies lecture series presents Dr. Norman Ravvin, author of Who Gets In: An Immigration Story (University of Regina Press). Ravvin discusses his family memoir, which traces his grandfather's fight against xenophobic immigration policies and challenges Canada's reputation as a tolerant, multicultural nation. Register at uregina.ca. Details

🎬 RPL Film Theatre | Central Library | 2311 12th Avenue | ARCO | 7:00 PM | Affordable admission New titles open each Wednesday at Regina's independent cinema, consistently programmed with world cinema, critically acclaimed new releases, and repertory film. Film schedule

🖼️ LAST DAY: Casey Koyczan Exhibit | Dunlop Art Gallery, Sherwood Village Branch | Free Today is the final day to catch this acclaimed exhibition. If you have been meaning to go, Wednesday is your last chance. Details

🎨 MacKenzie Art Gallery | 3475 Albert Street | Regular hours | Free | mackenzie.art

🔬 Saskatchewan Science Centre + Kramer IMAX | 2903 Powerhouse Drive | Open daily | Showtimes

🚔 RCMP Heritage Centre | 5907 Dewdney Avenue | Regular hours | rcmphc.com

🏛️ Government House | 4607 Dewdney Avenue | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Free | governmenthousesk.ca

Summer arrived fast in Regina. What's the move this week?

☀️ Full patio mode from here until September

💦 Taking the kids to a spray pad, it's non-negotiable

🛴 Scootering or cycling through Wascana

🏈 Saving my energy for June 13 and the Rider opener

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Thanks for reading Queen City Digest. There is a lot to love about this city when the weather finally cooperates, and this week it is cooperating. Get outside, enjoy the warmth, and we will be back Wednesday with more of what's happening in Regina.

Next edition: Wednesday, May 27.

-QCD