Regina... Infinite Horizons

Regina is the 16th largest city in Canada with a population of 198,627 according to the 2003 Stats Canada Report. Regina's population is ethnically and culturally diverse, with immigrants from the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, Africa and the United States.

Climate

Regina is the sunniest capital city in Canada. The city is noted for its clear, sunny days recording an average of 2,365 sunshine hours each year. The average summer temperature in Regina is 23°C; in winter the average temperature is -11°C and there are approximately 116mm of snow annually.

Resources

Regina's resource-based economy is fuelled by agriculture, oil and gas production and development and telecommunications. Located in the Regina area are three potash mines, four sodium sulphate operations, salt, sand and gravel deposits used primarily in construction and a sodium bentonite plant.

Major Industries

Regina has been named one of the most affordable places to do business in western North America several times over the past few years. The Regina and Region Economic Development Authority has been established to attract new business to the area and to foster growth of existing businesses.

Education

Regina has two school boards and systems, each supported by property taxes. The Regina Public School Board administers all public elementary and high schools, while Regina Catholic School Board runs elementary and high schools with a Roman Catholic affiliation. A third school board, runs elementary and high schools with a Roman Catholic affiliation. A third school board, The Division Scolaire Francophone, administers the kindergarten through grade 12 school, French-language Monseigneur de Laval.

The Wascana Campus of the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science & Technology (SIAST) offers full-time or part-time training in agriculture, industrial and technical trades, health sciences, dental, adult basic education, business, and general studies.

The University of Regina and its federated colleges - Campion and Luther - provide academic training and research in a variety of fields, from engineering to journalism. The Language Institute offers training in many languages to students from around the world. The campus is also home to a large research and development park. Important research into greenhouse gases, petroleum technology, and sustainable communities is taking place there.

The First Nations University of Canada (formerly the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College) is the hospitals are run by the Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region , which also administers community health and wellness programs.

Libraries

Rated as one of the top 10 public libraries in North America, Regina Public Library offers a wealth of resources to Regina citizens. In addition to its automated catalogue and on-line information-searching capabilities, Regina Public Library's nine locations (one central and eight branches) offer:

• a wide range of programs and services including remote access to the on-line catalogue
• a nationally acclaimed art gallery
• a business research service
• an art rental service
• a repertory film theatre

Transportation

Regina is located on the Trans-Canada Highway, about 100 miles north of the American border. It is also on the CN mainline. The Regina International Airport is the oldest in Canada and is served by six regular carriers, as well as charter service.

Recreation and Culture

Regina is also home to over 100 parks, the largest of which is the Wascana Centre. This 930-hectare (2300 acre) park is home to some of Regina's most popular attractions, including the Legislative Building, Saskatchewan Centre of the Arts, MacKenzie Art Gallery, Royal Saskatchewan Museum, and Saskatchewan Science Centre.

Government House is the oldest building in the city and was formerly the home of the Lieutenant Governors of the North West Territories and the Province of Saskatchewan. It has been returned to its Victorian Age splendor and offers free tours.

The Devonian Pathway is an eight-kilometre asphalt multi-use trail running along Wascana Creek from east to west. Designed for cycling, walking or jogging in the summer and cross-country skiing in the winter, it features rest spots and rain shelters.

The Conexus Arts Centre is home to the Regina Symphony Orchestra, Canada's oldest continuously operating symphony orchestra. Besides hosting travelling shows such as "Cats," the Centre also showcases local talent.

The RCMP's training academy and their Centennial Museum are among Regina's most popular tourist destinations. The Museum offers the history of the world's most recognized and most admired police force, from its founding in 1873 to the present. Visitors can also see how recruits are trained.
Regina has many art galleries, both public and private. The MacKenzie Art Gallery in the T.C. Douglas Building is the largest. Each June it hosts Saskatchewan's largest outdoor art and craft show on the grounds.

Regina is home to hundreds of recreation facilities, from the 8,300 square metre Sportplex with its competitive-sized pool to Canada's best lawn-bowling green. There are five municipally-owned golf courses, over 200 athletic fields, an indoor and an outdoor skateboarding facility, a BMX track, biking trails, an Olympic-sized track, swimming pools, speed skating oval, rugby and soccer fields, and a cricket pitch. Whatever sport you're involved in, chances are you'll find the facilities in Regina.

Exhibition Park is Canada's second-largest trade show and exhibition facility. Each summer it hosts the Buffalo Days Exhibition, Saskatchewan's provincial fair. It is also home to the Canadian Western Agribition, the second largest cattle show in North America, held in late November/early December. Each June the park also hosts the Western Canada Farm Progress Show, a world-calibre showcase of dryland farming equipment and technology.

The Saskatchewan Science Centre provides a hands-on experience of science and the world around us. Films shown on the five-storey screen at the IMAX Theatre make you feel you're part of the action - from aboard the Shuttle to thousands of feet below the sea.
The Royal Saskatchewan Museum showcases the natural history of Saskatchewan and other parts of the world, from pre-history to the present. The First Nations Gallery gives glimpses into the life of the people who lived in this area before European settlers arrived.

Casino Regina is housed in the historic Union Station. The new show lounge offers food, music and entertainment. It's one of Regina's most popular destinations.