Regina, Saskatchewan
Regina is the capital and second largest city of Saskatchewan, Canada. It is in the eastern prairie region of Western Canada. It is nicknamed "The Queen City" because it was named after Queen Victoria, i.e. Victoria Regina, in 1882, by her daughter Princess Louise, who was the wife of the then-Governor General the Marquess of Lorne.[1]
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| Coordinates: 50°27′17″N 104°36′24″W / 50.45472°N 104.60667°WCoordinates: 50°27′17″N 104°36′24″W / 50.45472°N 104.60667°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| District | Municipality of Sherwood |
| Established | 1882 |
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| • City Mayor | Michael Fougre |
| • Governing body | Regina City Council |
| • MPs | List of MPs
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| • MLAs | List of MLAs
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| • City | 145.5 km2 (56.2 sq mi) |
| • Metro | 3,408.26 km2 (1,315.94 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 577 m (1,893 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • City | 193,100 (Ranked 24th) |
| • Density | 1,327.6/km2 (3,438.4/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 210,556 |
| • Metro density | 61.8/km2 (160.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| NTS Map | 072I07 |
| GNBC Code | HAIMP |
| Website | www |
Regina was also previously the seat of government for the North-West Territories, which were once formed part of today's Saskatchewan and Alberta provinces, and also of the District of Assiniboia. Regina is expected to enter a new period of strong economic growth due to Saskatchewan's agricultural and mineral resources coming into new demand.[2]
The Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League are the only professional sports team in Regina. They play their home games in Regina at Mosaic Stadium. Regina also has the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League and the University of Regina's Regina Cougars/Regina Rams of the CIS.
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The Regina Court House during Louis Riel's trial in 1885. He was brought to Regina following the North-West Rebellion.
In June 1912, a tornado locally referred to as the Regina Cyclone devastated the city. The tornado remains the deadliest recorded tornado in Canadian history.
A trolleybus on Broad Street in 1965. The movie theatre and department store were later demolished. Regina saw a number of buildings demolished from 1945 to the 1970s.
Wascana Centre in 1970, eight years after it was established
Regina downtown skyline (December 2021)
Formerly the reception zone for freight, the Warehouse District is a neighbourhood that has been the subject of redevelopment in the early 21st century.
Streetscape of a typical residential neighbourhood in Regina
Conexus Arts Centre is a theatre complex and home to the Regina Symphony Orchestra, the oldest continuously performing orchestra in Canada.
The Prince Edward Building is home to Globe Theatre, a professional theatre company.
Victoria Park is a public park located in the centre of Regina's central business district.
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References
- ↑ "The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan | Details". Archived from the original on 2008-04-29. Retrieved 2011-11-02.
- ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-12-18. Retrieved 2011-11-02.
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- Official Regina website Archived 2020-11-30 at the Wayback Machine
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