Regina & Moose Jaw : interesting news events

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https://www.ctvnews.ca/regina/article/pi...-once-again-call-out-regina-style-pizza/
Pizza Wars 2.0: Blue Bombers once again call out Regina style pizza
By
Three years ago, before the Labour Day Classic, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers stoked the rivalry between the two cities by posting that Regina style pizza is “trash.”

This year, the Bombers’ admin team doubled down with another post on Tuesday.
I love
https://trifons.com/
And Houston’s Pizza Regina pizza is the best

[The mayor]

� Winnipeg ranked Canada’s least safe city in new national poll

A new national survey has put Winnipeg at the bottom of the list for perceived safety among 15 major Canadian cities.

According to the Liaison Strategies Safe and Unsafe Cities 2026 survey, just 31% of Canadians surveyed said Winnipeg is somewhat or very safe.

Meanwhile, 59% said they consider Winnipeg somewhat or very unsafe.

That gives Winnipeg a net safety score of −28, the lowest of all 15 cities surveyed.

Winnipeg −28
Toronto −18
Vancouver −8
Edmonton −8
Saskatoon −5

At the other end of the rankings, Quebec City scored +57, followed by Ottawa at +56 and Charlottetown at +51.

Winnipeg’s score has also declined since a similar survey in 2017, when the city recorded a net safety score of −18.

Liaison Strategies says only 12% of respondents identified crime statistics as the main factor shaping their perception of a city’s safety. News coverage, personal experiences and word of mouth were also significant factors.

The poll surveyed 1,500 Canadian adults between August 30 and 31, 2026, using interactive voice response technology and random digit dialling. The reported margin of error is ±2.53 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.

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Toronto, Saskatoon, Edmonton and Vancouver joined Winnipeg as the five least safe Canadian cities based on perception, the survey found.

People’s understanding of safety in areas they do not live is determined by various factors, including the news, personal experiences and stories from loved ones, according to the poll. It said 28 per cent said they are informed from news coverage.
Saskatoon is no different than a Regina They’re both the same

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https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/policy...s-cultural-infrastructure-191500337.html
RCMP Heritage Centre gets $7.7M for major upgrades
Regina's RCMP Heritage Centre is getting a $7.7-million boost to modernize the facility and preserve Canadian history.
September 08, 2026 at 9:00PM EDT

[The mayor]

https://leaderpost.com/news/foo-fighters-stadium-concert-a-showcase-for-regina/
Foo Fighters’ stadium concert a ‘showcase’ for Regina

"It's truly driving tourism dollars into the city for the event."
Hosting a major musical act like the Foo Fighters helps put Regina “on the map,” says the president and CEO of the Regina Hotels Association.

The Grammy-winning American rock band is scheduled to perfo...
By not providing transit to the site, it does not put Regina on the map

[Festivus]

Originally Posted by The mayor

https://leaderpost.com/news/foo-fighters-stadium-concert-a-showcase-for-regina/
Foo Fighters’ stadium concert a ‘showcase’ for Regina

"It's truly driving tourism dollars into the city for the event."
Hosting a major musical act like the Foo Fighters helps put Regina “on the map,” says the president and CEO of the Regina Hotels Association.

The Grammy-winning American rock band is scheduled to perfo...
By not providing transit to the site, it does not put Regina on the map

I don't get the pushback on this. Major cities don't provide shuttle service to events like this, because major cities have events like this all the time and have decent public transit to begin with, so you don't need shuttles. With Regina, we almost never have these sizes of events...and our transit is bad. So if you remove buses from the regular transit, then transit gets even worse for everyone not going to the event.

The solution is for transit to be better so you don't need people to immediately think "where do I park for this event?"

EDIT - Also, people in Regina need to learn how to walk. If you go to Vancouver or New York or San Francisco or Montreal, you'll be taking transit and walking a few blocks all the time. That's how things work (and have historically worked) for big cities. It's not a bad thing to walk two city blocks to go to something. But Regina has conditioned people to insist on enough parking for everyone going to something to be within 100m. That of course means a huge percentage of the city is just empty parking a lot of the time, which is bad for the city. Obviously you need enough parking to accommodate people that can't walk, such as accessible spots, etc. But having to walk half a kilometer here and there throughout a day shouldn't be seen as so ugly a concept that you are willing to vote out a city council member or whatever. Just walk a bit. In the case of this concert, if you don't want to pay for parking at the stadium, then park in Cathedral just south of Sask Drive and walk a few blocks.

[The mayor]

Single Largest Private Sector Capital Investment in History of Canada Through Bell AI's Saskatchewan Expansion
Released on September 14, 2026

Expansion will Establish New Bell AI Fabric Headquarters in Saskatchewan and Bring More Than $50 billion in Capital Investment
Premier Scott Moe and Bell Canada CEO Mirko Bibic today announced a major expansion of Bell’s AI Data Centre project in Saskatchewan, bringing the total estimated capital investment to more than $50 billion.
The expansion will establish the headquarters for Bell AI Fabric in the Regina area and create thousands of jobs while positioning Saskatchewan as a national leader in artificial intelligence, data sovereignty and secure, reliable energy.
“This historic investment will create thousands of good jobs and new opportunities for Saskatchewan people,” Moe said. “It will also strengthen Canadian data sovereignty by keeping Canadian data here at home, stored by a Canadian company and protected under Canadian rules. When it comes to data storage, keeping that home ice advantage means Canadians set the rules and remain in control.”

https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/n...-of-canada-through-bell-ais-saskatchewan

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https://ca.news.yahoo.com/foo-fighters-stadium-concert-showcase-160304293.html
Foo Fighters’ stadium concert a ‘showcase’ for Regina
Florence Hwang
Updated Thu, September 10, 2026 at 9:03 AM PDT
It means it's truly driving tourism dollars into the city for the event," Johnson said.

The stadium's capacity for the concert is expected to be around 41,000. Several hundred tickets were still available as of Thursday.

There are 3,200 hotel rooms in Regina and the hotel association projects a sellout, or close to it. Jackle noted there are other short-term stay options in the city, so "there will be enough room for everyone."

'Regina is a fun place'

The Foo Fighters concert will be a welcome economic boost for Regina, said Jackle.

[The mayor]

RED LEAF
This week we were in Toronto for the Canada Investment Summit, where investors from around the world met to explore opportunities across the country.

Red Leaf was featured in both the federal and Saskatchewan investment prospectuses shared with summit attendees, which highlight projects ready for investment. The Globe and Mail also named us in its rundown of advanced manufacturing deals to watch, highlighting our US$860 million Regina biorefinery that turns cereal straw into pulp.

Our co-founder and CEO, Darby Kreitz, and COO, Jeff Lawson, were in the room sharing where the project stands today and the path to construction.

It all started with a simple question: what fibre, beyond softwood, could make pulp and paper? The answer was growing in prairie fields all along. Project Bonspiel will be Canada's first climate-positive market pulp facility, turning straw left over from harvest into pulp, sulfur-free lignin and renewable power, and creating new value for prairie farmers.

Today, that answer is part of Canada's push to attract $1 trillion in new investment.

#RedLeafPulp #CanadaInvestmentSummit #AdvancedManufacturing #CanadianInnovation #SustainableMaterials #Biorefinery #PulpAndPaper #InvestInCanada

[gecho111]

So Red Leaf doesn't have the money to start construction yet.

[The mayor]

Originally Posted by gecho111

So Red Leaf doesn't have the money to start construction yet.

Sure they have a lot of it but $1 billion is a lot of money
If you could help get investors, why not

[The mayor]

MORE THAN ROCK ’N’ ROLL: 41,000 FANS, FOO FIGHTERS AND REGINA’S $10M CONCERT EFFECT

REGINA, SK : Forty-one thousand people gathered at Mosaic Stadium Tuesday night.
They came for the music. But when 41,000 people move through a city in a single evening, the economic sound can be almost as loud as the concert itself.

The Foo Fighters' performance marked Regina's first major stadium-scale concert in seven years, turning the home of the Roughriders into a massive stage for one night.
With Mannequin 🞵🞵🞵🞵🞵 and Queens of the Stone Age opening the evening, the stadium filled before Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters took over, delivering a nearly three-hour performance featuring songs such as Everlong and The Pretender, alongside newer material.

THE CONCERT BEYOND THE CONCERT

The real story, however, extended beyond the stadium gates.

An estimated $10 million in economic activity was associated with the event, with the impact reaching hotels, restaurants, bars, transportation services and retailers.
That is the concert ripple effect: thousands of people arrive for one event, but their spending travels through an entire local economy.

For Regina businesses, the Foo Fighters were not simply selling tickets. They were generating hotel nights, restaurant tables, taxi rides, retail purchases and downtown foot traffic.

A LITTLE ROCK-AND-ROLL ECONOMICS

Local businesses saw that effect firsthand.
Ken Magnuson, owner of ON AV & ON A Vynyl Records, reported a surge in customers around the concert, with Foo Fighters vinyl records selling out. Some fans also left with other rock and alternative albums.

It was a small example of a much larger phenomenon.

One concert. Tens of thousands of people. Thousands of individual transactions. One significant economic ripple.

Hotels and hospitality businesses also benefited as visitors travelled to Regina for the show, with the Regina Hotels Association highlighting the city's ability to host major entertainment events.

MORE THAN A NIGHT OF MUSIC

The Foo Fighters left Regina after one night.
The economic activity generated by the event travelled much farther.

For a city that had waited seven years for a stadium-scale concert, the event offered more than three hours of rock music. It provided a real-world example of what large-scale entertainment can mean for a city's economy, downtown activity and cultural profile.
41,000 people came for a concert. Regina experienced the concert economy.

Editorial Desk | UTV Canada Media Incorporated

UTV Analysis: The reported economic-impact figure is an estimate and may vary depending on the methodology and period measured.

[The mayor]

https://www.sasktoday.ca/regina-today/re...ted-10m-boost-to-regina-economy-12787785
Foo Fighters concert delivers estimated $10M boost to Regina economy
The Foo Fighters’ Regina concert generated an estimated $10-million economic impact, with hotels
41,000 fans unbelievable

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https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19NMsqYUwm/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Great progress is being made

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https://leaderpost.com/news/saskatchewan...-schedule-to-open-in-fall-2027-province/
Second Harbour Landing joint-use school on schedule to open in fall 2027: province

Vandalism caused smoke damage to the second floor but is not expected to affect ongoing construction work.

[The mayor]

https://leaderpost.com/news/intended-to-...e-construction-finally-nears-completion/
Intended to grow and revitalize Regina’s ailing downtown, 11th Avenue’s disruptive construction finally nears completion

"These upgrades will support projected population growth, ensuring that Regina’s downtown core can support many more residents."

[The mayor]

https://www.sasktoday.ca/regina-today/re...rly-1b-capital-plan-for-2027-31-12797374
Regina unveils nearly $1B capital plan for 2027-31
Some of the biggest capital investments will be towards the city's new aquatics facility and transit replacement.
Martin Oldhues

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Regina has released important new planning details for two major projects:

* Taylor Field redevelopment — detailed plan, but not yet finally funded. In materials prepared for the September 22, 2026 council meeting, the City outlines a $13.2-million preliminary program for 2028–31. It would service about seven acres for new housing, renew 10th Avenue between Elphinstone and Albert streets, and create a five-acre park that also manages stormwater. The City says the project has received federal housing-infrastructure support, although the grant amount is not stated. This could finally turn the long-vacant former stadium land into housing and useful green space for North Central.
* Saskatchewan Drive renewal receives a proposed timetable — early budget stage. The same forecast proposes $42 million for the downtown section between Albert and Broad streets: $2 million for design and consultation in 2028, followed by major construction funding in 2030 and 2031. Another $27.1 million is forecast for the Heritage section in 2028–29. These figures remain preliminary—final budget decisions are expected in December—but they provide Regina’s clearest timetable yet for continuing this major east-west corridor renewal.

Both plans are detailed in the City of Regina’s official 2027–31 preliminary capital forecast⁠

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https://www.westerninvestor.com/done-deals/owner-occupier-buys-regina-warehouse-for-2.2 million-
Owner-occupier buys Regina warehouse for $2.2 million
Centrally located facility zoned for high-rise development

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https://www.sasktoday.ca/regina-today/re...ure-development-also-considered-12815342
New office area approved in Harbour Landing, future development also considered
On Wednesday, Regina city council approved a new office area south of the Regina Airport, adjacent to Lewvan Drive in the Harbour Landing area.