Moving to the Regina – Community Information
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If you are relocating to Southern Saskatchewan, check out these helpful links to ensure a smooth transition for you and your family.
Arts, Culture and Entertainment
AfroFest
Regina AfroFest is an outdoor community event held annually to celebrate Africa’s diverse cultures through live music performance, drum & dance, arts & craft, African food and workshops.
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Artesian: Performance Venue on 13th
The Calvary Evangelical Church has been restored to honor and encourage high-calibre talent with an appreciative, attentive audience.
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Canada's Farm Progress Show
Canada's largest trade show attracting approximately 45,000 visitors from around the world each year.
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Cathedral Village Arts Festival
This street fair is a creative celebration of community through arts and features over 300 artisans, dozens of performers and a variety of food vendors!
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Canadian Western Agribition
This show is a blend of agriculture, First Nations and entertainment, featuring live music, shopping, food and pro rodeo performances. The event is an international hub of agriculture excellence and hosts over 800 international guests!
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Carisask Carnival
Carisask is an event held annually in Regina that includes face painting, Caribbean food, parade, arts and crafts, live entertainment and a DJ spinning the best Caribbean music!
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Globe Theatre
Globe Theatre is Saskatchewan's foremost professional theatre company and is a national centre of excellence in the production of theatre-in-the-round. It is the province's largest cultural institution fostering the work of local artists.
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Kramer IMAX Theatre
The Kramer IMAX Theatre is Saskatchewan's only IMAX Theatre and is known for presenting 3D films on a screen that is 52' tall and 73' wide.
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MacKenzie Art Gallery
The MacKenzie Art Gallery is Saskatchewan’s largest public art gallery and serves our community by exhibiting, collecting, preserving and interpreting original works of art from Saskatchewan, Canada and around the world.
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Mosaic: A Festival of Cultures
Mosaic is a three day event that is hosted annually in Regina in the month of June. Come experience great food, music, dance and more from around the globe.
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Regina Public Library
The Regina Public Library is an innovative community leader that engages the citizens of Regina by providing a community gathering place that provides access to information for cultural, economic, educational and recreational development.
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Regina Dragon Boat Festival
This annual festival has been a long time favourite event for paddlers, residents and visitors from across Canada and delivers free family fun!
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Regina Symphony Orchestra (RSO)
The RSO is a full scale professional orchestra that rehearses and performs for during a 39 week season.
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Saskatchewan Science Centre
The Saskatchewan Science Centre is one of the province's largest family tourist attractions providing an educational facility while igniting scientific curiosity through interactive, dynamic, and engaging opportunities.
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Tourism Regina
Tourism Regina is the official destination marketing organization representing Regina and region to promote and enhance Regina as a destination experience!
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Business
Economic Development Regina Inc. (EDR)
EDR is an economic development agency for the City of Regina and region providing helpful information regarding Regina’s climate, quality of life, housing, education, cost of living, healthcare, etc.
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Regina and District Chamber of Commerce
The Regina Chamber of Commerce is a non profit volunteer organization dedicated to enhancing the business community of Regina.
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Child Care
Cost of Living
Driver's Licence
Saskatchewan Driver's Licence
New residents of Saskatchewan are required to get a Saskatchewan driver's licence.
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Education
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Saskatchewan Polytechnic is a member of Polytechnics Canada, an alliance of 11 research-intensive, industry-responsive post-secondary institutions.
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University of Regina
The University of Regina's 200 academic programs and 10 faculties provide undergraduate/graduate students opportunities through knowledge and action.
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Government and Municipalities
Government of Saskatchewan
Official website for the Government of Saskatchewan.
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Town of Balcarres
Balcarres is located 85 km northeast of Regina. Balcarres is a pleasant tree-lined town, located 17 km away from the justly-famed Qu'Appelle Lakes.
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Town of Broadview
Broadview is a community in Saskatchewan along the Trans-Canada Highway, 155 km east of Regina. Broadview always has been and still is a divisional point for the Canadian Pacific Railway.
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Town of Cupar
Cupar is located 75 km northeast of Regina. Cupar is settled on the flat plains of Saskatchewan's best grain growing area and serves as a centre for the high, fertile farmland in the province.
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Town of Fort Qu'Appelle
Fort Qu'Appelle is located in the Qu'Appelle Valley 70 km northeast of Regina. It was originally established in 1864 as a Hudson's Bay Company trading post. Fort Qu'Appelle provides ample recreational sites and is a notable tourist destination.
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Town of Grenfell
Grenfell is situated at the junction of Highway 47 and the Trans-Canada Highway 130 km east of Regina. Grenfell is a vibrant, growing community and is home to a wide variety of businesses catering to all one’s basic needs.
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Town of Imperial
Imperial is located halfway between Saskatoon and Regina in the central grain belt of Saskatchewan. Residents enjoy the natural beauty of the tree-lined streets and live with a sense of community and security.
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Town of Indian Head
Indian Head is located 69 km east of Regina in the heart of Saskatchewan's richest farmland, and beside the Canadian Pacific Railway's main east-west line.
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Village of Lestock
Lestock is a small village located in central Saskatchewan. Lestock follows the 'alphabetical line' as it was once laid out by the Grand Trunk Railway in the early 1900s. Lestock is in the middle of nowhere, but on the way to everywhere.
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Village of Montmartre
Montmartre is a quaint family oriented community located 1 hour east of Regina. Montmartre is located in a diverse agricultural area where an assortment of crops flourish and livestock are raised.
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Town of Moosomin
Moosomin is located 20 km west of the provincial boundary between Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Moosomin is surrounded by rich farmland, oil, gas and potash mining industries.
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Town of Raymore
Raymore is located 110 km north of Regina. Raymore is the administrative headquarters of the Kawacatoose Cree First Nation band government.
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Town of Southey
Southey is a town in Saskatchewan located on Highway 6, 55 km north of Regina. Southey is named after a famous English poet, Robert Southey. Additionally, most of the streets of Southey are named after English poets.
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Town of Whitewood
Whitewood is located approximately 175 km east of Regina on the Trans-Canada Highway. Whitewood is known as the “Crossroads Community” because of its location at the corner of two major highways.
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Town of Wolseley
Wolseley is located approximately 100 km east of Regina on the Trans-Canada Highway. Wolseley is one of Canada's best-kept secrets—a small town in Saskatchewan brimming with life and vitality.
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City of Regina
Regina is the capital city of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The city is the second-largest in the province, after Saskatoon, and a cultural and commercial centre for southern Saskatchewan.
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Health Card
Professional Sports
Saskatchewan Roughriders Football
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are a professional football team based in Regina, Saskatchewan. The Roughriders play in the West Division of the Canadian Football League.
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Regina Pats Hockey
The Regina Pats are a junior ice hockey team based in Regina, Saskatchewan. The Pats play in the Western Hockey League.
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Recreation and Activities
City of Regina Recreation
Learn more about Regina's recreational programs, services and facilities.
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One Stop Kid Shop
OneStopKidShop.com is an online resource for busy families in Regina and surrounding areas. Find activities, registration dates at a glance, camps, birthday party ideas, pre-natal information, events around Regina and more!
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Shopping
Shopping Centres in Regina
Some of Regina's most popular shopping centres include: Cornwall Centre, Golden Mile Shopping Centre, Northgate Mall, Southland Mall, and Victoria Square Shopping Centre.
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Social Insurance Number
Canadian Social Insurance Number
A Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a nine-digit number that you need to work in Canada or to have access to government programs and benefits.
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