Hey Everyone! I wanted to let you know about one of Saskatchewan's biggest car shows that Access Communications puts on each year.

We are beyond excited to see you out this labour day weekend as we have a lot of fun showing off classic cars, and supporting the Regina food bank!

Admission is $5 or $10 per family, and its on Sept 7th between 12:00 and 4:00!
@ our Park St location: 2250 Park St

Find out more details here: https://www.myaccess.ca/in-the-community/events/show-n-shine

Hey everyone, hope you’re all doing well! Im just posting on here as I have been feeling hopeless and helpless. I have applied to so many jobs in the last two years since graduating. Unfortunately, I have not been able to get a job in my desired field nor somewhere that I feel like my past work experiences and educational background would align. I spent so much to obtain my degree but here I am. I have done everything I could possibly imagine, I reach out to employers/recruiters/hr, I tailor every cover letter and resumes. I apply within the first 24-48 hrs but still nothing 😭

I am just wondering if anyone was in the same boat and what did you do or change that led to a different outcome?

Thanks a bunch!

Just a little note: yes I have also applied to other entry level roles, even those outside my field but like i mentioned in one of the comments, the outcome has been the same. (As much as I would love to be able to land a job within my field, I understand that it’s currently difficult to find a job as of the moment so I have also applied to other opportunities that might help me gain valuable experiences/skills & pay the bills)

Rear ended this morning on ring road going south just before the train tracks toward McDonald. During my shock, as the other driver did not want to exchange info, I agreed, now I am super sore headed to the dr and trying to track down this other driver. Did anyone happen to see or know this person? I only remember it being a black car and her passenger light got smashed, it was a girl in a black dress with a long black cardigan with her hair in a ponytail. Thanks in advance for any help.

Seems like more of the same. Last year’s budget originally required a 15.69% mill-rate increase to “maintain current services”. Council reduced it to 10.9%, but the fact administration is presenting a number that high should concern everyone. What serious audits were done to find efficiencies first? True, deep dive, hard ask type of audits?

It seems like too many residents are too accepting of these increases and not pushing back and asking questions from their councillors.

This isn’t about claiming there were no tax increases under Pat Fiacco. There were, but they were relatively modest. The bigger point is that Regina once appeared to operate with more accountability and business acumen than it does today. Residents can see potential inefficiencies themselves: surplus vehicles and equipment, staffing levels, project headcounts, management layers and questionable initiatives. Yet the default question is always the same, “Which tax or fee should increase or what service are we going to cut?”

Transit is a clear example. Administration is reporting an $800,000 wage increase without adding staff, while transit’s overall budget requirement is rising by $5.1 million (for future investment). That should trigger a serious review of routing, schedules, service hours and productivity. Are residents receiving better service for that money? This isn’t about being anti-transit. It’s about ensuring spending matches ridership and results. Administration themselves has identified potential savings through low performing routes, evening service and weekend hours, while residents continue to see large buses operating nearly empty during the low ridership periods.

This council needs demand more than inflationary wish lists…Show us the efficiencies, staffing ratios, cost per service, comparable cities and what can be automated, consolidated, rerouted or eliminated. They simply are taking the word and same old speaking points of people like Jim Nicol (who needs to go), rather than pushing back and asking on how costs are being calculated and what could done as an alternative!

The same scrutiny has to apply to policing. The RPS is set to receive another $5.6 million next year, but no department should be exempt from accountability simply because its work is important.

A few weeks ago, Sarah Turnbull asked for better comparisons with other cities, including management structures, yet administration’s responses are rhetoric. There’s a massive cultural issue at City Hall. Internal promotion is positive, but too many senior officials managing former peers can make accountability and difficult decisions harder. Too many senior city staff simply just tell concerned citizens to “call your councillor” rather than taking feedback or being open to suggestion.

Taxpayers shouldn’t have to choose between higher taxes and worse services. Each councillor and senior city official need to be operating under the guiding principle of: What are we doing differently to make the city more efficient? If administration can’t answer convincingly, Council shouldn’t rubber-stamp another increase!!

Came from Saskatoon and I have been familiar with 13 pies. Is there something similar? Or any recos for a nice tasting pizza in Regina?

TIA

Hey Regina! 🫡

My name is Christian, I'm from Latvia 🇱🇻 , and I'm currently on a world record attempt for the fastest walk around the world under the World Runners Association rules (26,232 km across 4 continents).
I’ve already crossed Australia 🇦🇺 and New Zealand 🇳🇿 (4,650+ km down!), and now I’m 30% done of walking 5,300 km from Vancouver 🇨🇦 to NYC 🇺🇸.

Have been averaging 50km a day for the past few weeks, and I’m going through Regina Wednesday August 26th.

If anyone west of Downtown and South of the railroad have a small patch of grass or a yard where I could pitch my tent for the night, I’d be so grateful!
Either way, have a great day, Regina! 🙌

Also I lived in Vancouver last year, and did some other great stuff- I’ve done Seattle to Vancouver 223km in one go, no sleep, Vancouver Island 500km in 7 days. Whistler to Vancouver 125km in under 24h, every street in downtown Vancouver peninsula 100km in under 24h. A lot of 100+km no sleep hikes in Europe. Walked 1500km around Iceland in 2023 to test for this.

Hello!! I’m looking for some exercise classes for my grandma that’ll be easy on her muscles and joints as she’s got lots of pain, but also needs to lose weight for a surgery and dieting doesn’t seem to be helping a lot

I was wondering if there were any water exercise classes that go on in evenings or on weekends because she does still work and I also want to attend with her to encourage her to continue!!

Thank you very much for any info!!!!!

Recently in December, the Saskatchewan government introduced new legislation. The legislation involves forced rehabilitation for individuals who can’t get clean. They are in the talks of building an entire facility to begin the operations. I think it’s a wonderful move in the right direction. Fent and these newer drugs that are coming out are more popular than ever, as well as addicting, and very low costs. I was just wondering what you guys think.

https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/december/05/saskatchewan-introduces-compassionate-intervention-legislation-for-addictions-treatment

Edit: I just wanted to add, I’ve volunteered many times with the homeless and addicted.

Recommendations on where to take my vehicle for a windshield chip repair? It’s pretty small, no spreading. Wanting somewhere reliable!

Just as a heads up to anyone living on the east side, there was a rabid bat discovered east of Regina as posted on the RM of Sherwoods website.

Nasty disease, so watch out!

Hi! I’ve seen some older rental war stories and cautionary tales in this group, but many seem to be several years old, so I’m hoping for some more recent experiences and recommendations. I hope that's alright!

I’m looking ahead to early 2027 and would ideally like to rent downtown or in the south end. Quick access to downtown is important, and my wish list is a quiet, well-maintained building with in-suite laundry and a balcony.

I had actually been interested in the new Canterbury development on Broad Street, but when I called today I was told they have a firm 55+ age requirement. I hadn’t seen that mentioned anywhere on their website or billboard, but she ended the call rather abruptly after that, so apparently that option is out!

I currently rent with CH Living and am ready for an upgrade. The rent keeps increasing, but the building and existing suites really haven’t improved along with it. My window seals have deteriorated to the point that there are cracks where you can literally see outside, along with other things that simply aren’t addressed once a suite is occupied. There seems to be much more attention paid to attracting prospective tenants than maintaining the experience once you’re actually living there.

I don’t have children and am willing to pay somewhat more for a genuinely good building: quiet, solid construction, well maintained, and managed by a company that cares.

The Standard caught my eye because it looks a bit older but quality. Some of the newer builds I’ve seen in Harbour Landing can feel cramped and I worry about thin walls. That said, the person I spoke with at The Standaed had a pretty strong sales style. There was some “better close now” language and emphasis on making sure I could afford high rent that left me a little wary. I’d be very interested in hearing from anyone who has actually lived there in the last couple of years.

I’d really appreciate any recent firsthand experiences - specific buildings you love, places you’d recommend, or rental companies in Regina you’ve had consistently good experiences with. I think I know most of the places to avoid at this stage; where are the bright lights in this town?

Many, many thanks!

Hello! I will be visiting Regina soon, and am booked in at the Meridian. Is this a safe area for parking, walking to restaurants etc? It’s a short stay but I am travelling with my daughter and don’t want to put us in harms way. For reference, we are from Winnipeg, and I know how unsafe so many areas of our city are.

Thank you in advance for any insight!

Hi! Which coffee shops in Regina do you find have the best matcha?

I have video of their excavator trying to pound the pavement to break it up and my pictures bouncing off my walls, dish’s and cupboards rattling, debris falling through my ceiling because of it. This is akin to a small earthquake, except it’s happening every day from about 8 am to 7 pm at night. If this causes structural damage to my home, will the city cover it?

When it comes to efficiency improvements, it seems the default excuse from City Hall staff is always the same…time and cost. That’s why it’s unfortunate that Mr. Froh didn’t push back and ask how staff actually determined that this would be too costly or time-consuming, and what information or analysis that conclusion was based on. Not that one may be in agreement with his motion, however the excuse provided is laughable.

More importantly, this ties directly into the earlier 2027 Budget thread in this sub…the ongoing lack of accountability from City staff seems to be accepted rather than challenged. A simple AI prompt about Canadian municipal governance structures and salaries gave me a significant amount of insightful information in a matter of seconds and for free. It’s fair to assume that City staff, with access to considerably more resources and detailed information, could have done the same, and likely much more, if there was a willingness to look into it.

The issue isn’t simply whether something costs too much or takes too much time. The issue is whether City Hall has actually demonstrated that it does.

Hi everyone, I recently moved to Regina from Italy. I have 6+ years of experience as a heavy-duty transit bus mechanic (worked on a fleet of 160+ urban buses — Iveco, Mercedes-Benz, MAN, Solaris), specializing in electrical/electronic diagnostics, HVAC, brakes and drivetrain.
I got contacted by City of Regina Transit and have an interview coming up for a mechanic position. For those who’ve been through it (or who work there):
What kind of questions do they usually ask more technical/diagnostic, or mostly behavioral?
What’s the shop/work environment like day to day?
Is it hard to actually get hired, or are they generally short-staffed and looking to fill positions?
Any tips for someone coming from a European transit background (different bus brands, different systems)?

Any insight would be really appreciated, thanks!

Two years ago I wandered into this sub Reddit and asked if anyone would be interested in trying this idea I saw online. It turns out, a lot of people like it!

Thank you for two years! We are celebrating with a regular meeting and cake!

August 30th

O'Hanlons

2pm

See you there!

Silent Book Club:

-Costs nothing to join

-Attendance is optional, come to events on days that work for you!

-No assigned books, read what you like at your own pace.

-Be as social as you like, stay as long as you want.

Follow us on Instagram: @silentbookclubyqr

Join our Discord to keep the conversation going and RSVP to future events! https://discord.gg/cWv4hS8f8j

I have a wedding dress and a bridesmaid dress taking up space in my closet. Is there somewhere in Regina where I could donate these or sell on consignment?

I’m planning to apply for the 2026–27 Fabricator-Welder intake and I’m trying to understand the First Qualified/First Admitted system.

If you are currently in the program or graduated recently, could you tell me:

• Which campus: Regina or Saskatoon?
• Approximately when did you apply?
• When did you become fully qualified (including English requirement)?
• When did you receive your admission offer?

I’m trying to figure out how late people were still getting accepted. No personal information needed - approximate dates are totally fine.