When the bust happens in Alberta I think you will see a lot of folks moving back to Regina.
I'm actually surprised to hear that Regina doesn't have 250,000. Your city seems so much bigger than 170,000+.
Whenever I drive around in Fargo (184,000) and then drive in Regina a few weeks later your city always seems so much bigger.
You have a number of impressive highrises, arts, culture.
I wouldn't worry about the 250,000 mark. Coming from a much larger city I was fooled.
Your football team could use a little work.
*cough* cough * (Go Bombers!)
All in all, Keep up the good work Regina!