A Picture A Day of Regina, Saskatchewan

What Goes Up, Must Come Down...

2008-10-19T15:16:00.002-06:00

I have decided to discontinue this blog. Taking pictures of Regina really gave me a new insight into my city and I loved the experience.

Thank you for everyone who stopped by and left comments. It was great to hear from you all and made me quite happy.

If you get a chance, take a look at the following Regina photo blog. It displays some great pictures and the photographer has a great eye. Enjoy!

Regina In Pictures

Pine Island Waterfall

2008-09-22T20:35:00.001-06:00

Looking towards the Legislative building from Pine Island in Wascana Park.

An Angel Keeps Watch

2008-09-16T22:30:00.002-06:00

An angel statue on top of a grave marker in the Regina Cemetery. Quite peaceful and beautiful.

***NOTE - I will not be posting again until Monday, September 22 as I will be out of town on a small road trip to the mountains. Be back soon - Cheers!!!

Ghost Town

2008-09-15T23:10:00.002-06:00

Scarth Street Mall & 11th Ave, looking like a Ghost Town around 7:25 this evening.

Wind In Your Sails

2008-09-14T20:18:00.002-06:00

Bicycle

2008-09-13T22:25:00.001-06:00

I love the leather bike seat and matching hand grips. The whole bike just caught my eye.

Row, Row, Row Your Boat...

2008-09-12T19:59:00.002-06:00

Rowing practice on Wascana Lake. Wow, now I will be singing that song all night.

Pelicans

2008-09-11T21:56:00.001-06:00

Pelicans on Wascana Lake. They kept swimming in the opposite direction every time I tried to take a picture - they were camera teasers.

Over The Edge

2008-09-10T21:05:00.002-06:00

The CEO of my company rappelling down the side of the Hill Tower II in support of Easter Seals.

*** Sorry for the lack of posts. I will try to start posting regularly again. Cheers!

China Town

2008-06-10T20:33:00.002-06:00

A sign advertising Bubble Tea and Noodles in China Town, (corner of St. John's St. & 11th Ave).

I have yet to try Bubble Tea. Have you tried it? Would you recommend it?

Bowling Lanes

2008-06-09T20:09:00.001-06:00

The old Nortown Bowling Lanes which have been empty and abandoned for many years.

One Big Happy Goose Family

2008-06-05T22:18:00.002-06:00

Walking through the park you get to see all the baby geese. Some are still quite small and new; others are getting quite big and used to people. Any size, they are really cute - all yellow and fluffy.

Sorry for the lack of posting lately, I have lost my mojo. I am hoping to get my motivation back full time. Cheers!

Nesting

2008-05-20T23:38:00.001-06:00

A robin and its nest.

Lamborghini Break Down

2008-05-19T21:59:00.004-06:00

It is not often that you see this type of break down in Regina.

Cathedral Village Arts Festival

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The six-day festival features performing, visual and literary arts, crafts and performances. It offers professional artists the opportunity to present their work to new audiences; emerging artists a venue to introduce themselves; and avant-garde artists a supportive arena to share their talents. The Festival invites children, youth and adults to create, participate and enjoy the arts in all of its diversity.

Now entering its 17th year, the Festival attracts upwards of 35,000 audience members, one of the largest in Saskatchewan.

Dumpster Art

2008-05-15T23:25:00.000-06:00

Dumpster Art off of 13th Ave.

City Light & Power

2008-05-12T22:56:00.005-06:00

City Light & Power Sub-Station 2 on Elphinstone Street.
I love the door of this old building and the brick detailing.

Eclectic Corner

2008-05-11T22:02:00.001-06:00

This eclectic corner area caught my eye.

City Landscape

2008-05-10T15:08:00.002-06:00

Bus stop on the corner of Albert Street & Saskatchewan Drive.

Sunset Over Wascana

2008-05-09T22:35:00.003-06:00

The sunset from the park was amazing tonight. Happy Friday!

Charity Basketball Event

2008-05-08T21:43:00.003-06:00

The Harlem Ambassadors were in town to play a charity basketball game to raise money for the Boy's & Girl's Club of Regina. They played against members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and other local celebs. The show was very entertaining and a lot of fun.

Turgeon International hostel

2008-05-05T21:36:00.001-06:00

The Turgeon International hostel is a designated Municipal Heritage Property, built in 1906.

Camouflage Cottontail

2008-04-30T21:26:00.004-06:00

This jack-rabbit has changed most of his winter white fur into a brown coat for the spring.

The Dome of the Legislative - revisited

2008-04-29T23:09:00.000-06:00

A Pet Goose?

2008-04-28T22:18:00.001-06:00

The other day at the park, it seemed like this goose wanted to get into my car and come home with me. Now that would be a messy pet.

Ring Road

2008-04-27T21:22:00.000-06:00

A picture of the Ring Road taken by my mom.

Bridging the Past

2008-04-24T19:16:00.003-06:00

This is a picture of a new bridge leading to a newly created island in Wascana park. The island has a waterfall feature that was built over what was left of the historic Broad Street Bridge abutment.

Hamilton Street

2008-04-23T20:38:00.001-06:00

Driving down Hamilton Street.

Leap Frog

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Frog sculpture on College Ave.

MacKenzie Art Gallery

2008-04-21T21:14:00.001-06:00

The MacKenzie Art Gallery is in the T.C. Douglas building which is located in Wascana Park.

Grab a Drink

2008-04-19T23:23:00.001-06:00

This sign on the side of the Freehouse is great at convincing me to stop and grab a drink.

Saskatchewan Flame Exhibition - Part 2

2008-04-17T22:15:00.000-06:00

Here is another picture from the Saskatchewan Flame Exhibition.

Saskatchewan Flame Exhibition

2008-04-16T21:04:00.002-06:00

Saskatchewan Flame Exhibition held at the Art Gallery of Regina. The exhibit features clay works that have been fired in wood burning kilns.

Signs of Spring

2008-04-15T21:38:00.001-06:00

It is Spring and the trees are starting to bud.

Tribute to City Workers

2008-04-14T21:49:00.001-06:00

The entrance to one of the city works building is flanked by two tribute pieces to our city's workers. This one is on the south corner of the entrance.

What's Your Sign?

2008-04-13T21:45:00.002-06:00

Driving past one of the city works buildings, I saw this stock pile of road signs. According to the proposed city budget, all of these signs will soon be in use as the new budget focuses on aggressive road work & repair.

When Pigs Fly

2008-04-11T17:30:00.001-06:00

A few years ago, local artists painted pigs and they were auctioned off as a fundraising event. This pig sits outside the Regina International Airport - which is quite fitting.

Waiting for the Bus

2008-04-08T21:35:00.002-06:00

A mural of people waiting for the bus, found downtown on 11th Ave.

Restoring the Legislative Building

2008-04-07T20:45:00.002-06:00

The start of a exploratory restoration of the facade of the Legislative Buildings is under way.

Gas Prices on the Rise

2008-04-06T20:17:00.002-06:00

As the temperture rises, so do the gas prices. Ususally we do not see the jump until May long weekend. What are the gas prices like in your city? (NOTE: Our price is per litre)

Birds of a Feather

2008-04-01T21:20:00.001-06:00

Flying geese in front of some dark, rain clouds on the weekend.

Conexus Arts Centre

2008-03-31T22:19:00.002-06:00

A 2031 person acoustically perfect theatre is the heart of Conexus Arts Centre. Ideal for large performances, the grand drape conceals a stage capable of handling the largest musical or dramatic productions. The front section of the stage may be hydraulically raised or lowered, providing an orchestra pit capable of handling up to 100 musicians.

Railway Crossing

2008-03-29T15:54:00.001-06:00

Railway Crossing just on the west outskirts of the city.

Coming In For a Landing

2008-03-28T22:33:00.002-06:00

Just north of the airport, I caught this picture of a plane coming in for a landing.

Come Unto Me All Ye Weary

2008-03-27T14:25:00.003-06:00

Message for the weary at another church. This one is on 15th Ave.

Painted Garage Doors

2008-03-26T20:23:00.002-06:00

This set of painted garage doors caught my eye this afternoon. I love the creativity. It is great to see every day objects transformed into art.

13th Ave Church - Up, Close, and Personal

2008-03-25T21:33:00.002-06:00

A close up shot of the entrance to the 13th Ave Church.

Regina Rugby Clubhouse

2008-03-24T18:19:00.001-06:00

Regina Rugby Park is the home to all rugby in Regina.

Happy Easter

2008-03-22T23:33:00.001-06:00

I wish you all a Happy Easter.

The Geese are Back...

2008-03-18T23:18:00.001-06:00

...and they are all trying to get to the few spots of open water on the lake.

Greenhouse

2008-03-16T15:55:00.001-06:00

Greenhouse picture taken by my mom.

It's Melting - Spring is on its way.

2008-03-13T22:07:00.001-06:00

This past week, the snow has been melting and the puddles are getting bigger. It is a sure sign that Spring is on its way. I could not be happier.

13th Ave Church

2008-03-11T21:32:00.001-06:00

Church on 13th Ave. in the Cathedral Area.

Dinosaur

2008-03-10T22:06:00.002-06:00

Dinosaur sculpture on the meridian of Saskatchewan Drive and Lewvan Drive.

Ambulance

2008-03-09T21:42:00.002-06:00

An ambulance on Broad Street the other day.

Somber Shadow

2008-03-07T22:10:00.003-07:00

Here is the shadow of a tree against the Legislative Building. The thing that struck me about this picture afterwards was the fact that the set of windows seems to look like a sad face.

Fire Escape

2008-03-06T22:46:00.002-07:00

I have always been fascinated with people's fire escapes. I am not sure why, maybe just that it gives you a small glimpse at someone else's life.

Looking Across the Frozen Lake

2008-03-05T22:32:00.001-07:00

Here is the view across the frozen lake of the Legislative.

Photo taken by my mom.

Braving the Elements

2008-03-04T21:40:00.002-07:00

It always surprises me to see joggers in the park all throughout the winter. I give them so much credit because if I was a jogger, I would be at one of the indoor tracks for half of the year.

This photo was taken by my Mom last month.

Geese

2008-03-03T20:48:00.001-07:00

Soon the lake will thaw and the geese will return. I cannot wait.

Little Church

2008-02-29T22:32:00.003-07:00

Here is a picture of a tiny church on the corner of 11th and Winnipeg. I believe it is Ukrainian Orthodox. It has always caught my eye.

At the Races

2008-02-28T21:23:00.001-07:00

Racing mural on the side of the Battery Depot.

Prairie Sunset

2008-02-27T21:55:00.003-07:00

The prairie sunset on the way home from work the other evening. We have some beautiful sunsets and sunrises in Saskatchewan and we are known as the Land of Living Skies.

Old Firehouse No. 1

2008-02-26T21:16:00.000-07:00

Old Firehouse No. 1, which is now a centre for community based programs and business.

A Touch of Frost

2008-02-25T21:31:00.001-07:00

Another photo that my mom took on Sunday morning. Great frosty picture.

Frosty Morning at the Co-op Refinery

2008-02-24T21:08:00.002-07:00

My mom was out this morning and captured this frosty picture of the Co-op Refinery on the North-East outskirts of Regina.

Tid-bit: Current crude processing rates are typically 100,000 barrels per day.

Give me a home, where the Buffalo roam

2008-02-23T19:04:00.002-07:00

A iron made statue of a Buffalo on Scarth Street. Here is a brief history of the settlement area before it was known as Regina:

In the days when huge herds of buffalo roamed the northern plains, a place in what was to become Saskatchewan had gained fame among the First Nations hunters. The place was ideally suited for construction of a buffalo "pound" - a large corral into which buffalo were herded to be killed. The site also had an abundance of water and level ground for drying the buffalo meat.

The Cree Indians, who came to this place to hunt buffalo, believed that buffalo would not leave the bones of other dead buffalo. As long as there were bones there, buffalo would be plentiful and the hunting good. Therefore, the Cree piled buffalo bones in a huge pile, six feet high and 40 feet in diameter.

The site and the surrounding area became famous for these bones. The Cree Indians called it Oskana ka-asateki "the bones that are piled together." The first settlement at the site was called "Pile O' Bones," though other names for the area, such as Bone Creek and Manybones, were also used. In 1857 the explorer Captain James Palliser heard the Cree word for the region and named the creek "Wascana," as it is still known.

Tilt Your Head Back

2008-02-22T21:00:00.001-07:00

Outside of old city hall looking up.

Figure Skating

2008-02-21T21:09:00.002-07:00

There was a figure skating demonstration at the skating rink in Victoria Park this past weekend.

Eclispe of the Moon

2008-02-20T21:16:00.002-07:00

Partial eclipse of the moon.

Getting closer to the total eclispe.

On the bottom picture, the "star" to the lefthand side of the moon is actually Saturn. I tried to get more pictures of the total elcipse, but my camera is kind of plain and it is -20 degrees Celsius outside tonight which makes for quick trips outside to try and get a good shot. Hope you all got a chance to go outside and see the eclispe as well. The next one will be December 21, 2010.

Advice From a Tree

2008-02-19T17:41:00.002-07:00

Here is a wise, old tree that grows in Victoria Park.

Click here to read a poem called Advice from a Tree by Ilan Shamir. It is a wonderful poem filled with valuable advice. Enjoy.

Family Day

2008-02-18T16:53:00.003-07:00

Today is Family Day in Saskatchewan, this is the newest stat holiday which was introduced last year. It is nice to have a day off in February to break up the time between New Years and Easter. Happy Family Day!

Mirrored Images

2008-02-17T21:41:00.002-07:00

The twin towers downtown on Scarth Street. I love how the building has the refection of its twin as well as it own reflection. It wasn't until after I took the picture that I realized the triple image. I love finding surprises in photos like that.

Fire & Ice Carnival

2008-02-16T18:16:00.005-07:00

Ice scuplture.

One of the ice sculptures at the festival.

Kids playhouse and slide.

Butterfly and cocoon.

Snail that has crawled out of its shell.

It was really busy at the park with tons of kids crawling all over the place. Most of the snow art became huge play structures for the kids. It seems that everyone had fun. There was a bonfire, music, ice skating demonstrations, and local mascots to entertain everybody. Could not have asked for better weather as well.

SaskPower Building

2008-02-14T21:17:00.000-07:00

Following the curve of the SaskPower building.

First Baptist Church

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First Baptist Church on Victoria Ave.

Construction started on April 10th, 1911. On April 14th, 1912, the new pipe organ was heard for the first time.

June 30th, 1912, was a very historic but tragic date. It was a very hot Sunday and about 4:30 in the afternoon, a black cloud appeared in the south. At ten minutes to five, a terrific cyclone swept through the city, killing over forty people. The cyclone lifted the dome of The First Baptist church and in its fury, threw it one block away. This is just one of the many buildings affected by the cyclone of 1912. There is a walking tour that is offered by the city that highlights the stories and the path of the cyclone of 1912.

Snow Sculptures - Stage 2

2008-02-12T20:56:00.003-07:00

The wooden boxes have been removed and now the snow blocks are free-standing and waiting to be sculpted. Can you feel the anticipation?

Warhol at The MacKenzie

2008-02-11T21:30:00.001-07:00

The MacKenzie Art Gallery is hosting an exhibit of Andy Warhol's work.

Prairie Dog

2008-02-10T20:28:00.000-07:00

The Prairie Dog magazine is a Regina based paper that is nationally recoginzed for its wide range of news, opinion and lifestyle features, including restaurant reviews, health, travel and city life columns which is published every second thursday. It is free to the public.

Snow Sculptures - Stage 1

2008-02-09T22:57:00.000-07:00

Here are some wooden boxes in Victoria Park filled with snow. These are used to create huge blocks of snow for the artists to carve snow scultures out of at this years Fire and Ice show at the Konafest Winter Festival.

4 Months Ago

2008-02-08T21:43:00.000-07:00

This picture was taken 4 months ago on October 8th. Wascana park is one of my favorite places to go to spend time outside.

Located in the centre of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, this park (officially known as Wascana Centre), covers a total area of 2300 acres (930 hectares) . Land 2000 acres (810 hectares), Water 300 acres (120 hectares). One of the largest urban parks in North America, (before you ask, Central Park in New York City is 834 acres).

RCMP Heritage Centre

2008-02-07T21:24:00.000-07:00

Here is a picture of the new RCMP Heritage Centre. A very impressive building, inside and out.

Recruits Wanted

2008-02-05T21:41:00.000-07:00

I heard an ad on the radio today geared towards the recruitment of new members to the RCMP. I thought that posting this photo of a vintage recruitment poster from August 27th, 1914 might be kind of neat. They were originally called the Royal North West Mounted Police before they became the RCMP.

Abstractions Cafe

2008-02-04T21:23:00.000-07:00

Abstractions Cafe just off 14th Ave.

Mount Pleasant

2008-02-03T21:32:00.000-07:00

Here is photo of kids tobogganing at Mount Pleasant. This photo was taken by my Mom.

The Imax Theatre

2008-02-01T17:08:00.000-07:00

Here is a picture of the Imax Theatre that is housed at the Saskatchewan Science Centre. It is a fun place to visit.

I See Leaves of Green

2008-01-30T21:43:00.000-07:00

This photo was taken in September. It is looking east down Victoria Aveune under an archway of trees. I love all of the big trees that line the roads in this area, especially when they are full of leaves.

One little fact about Regina: Today, there are more than 300,000 hand-planted trees throughout Regina.

Memory of Warmer Days

2008-01-29T21:36:00.000-07:00

Here is a picture that I took, (back in early October), of people feeding the geese in the park.

Blizzard

2008-01-28T20:52:00.000-07:00

Here is a picture taken from my office window this afternoon. There was a blizzard warning today. Yesterday it was +6 degress Celsius and currently it is down to -28 degrees Celsius and feels like -46 with the windchill. I am glad that January is almost over and we are getting closer to Spring. Click here to link to our weather network.

At the Greenhouse

2008-01-27T20:12:00.000-07:00

The greenhouse is such a great place to go to escape winter; even if it's only for an hour.

Candy Cane Park

2008-01-25T23:21:00.000-07:00

A little too chilly to play at Candy Cane park in this photo taken by my Mom. This is a great park in the summer to go to and have family day with a picnic lunch. They have bbq's and picnic tables set up with lots of open areas to play sporty games as well as the playground shown in the picture. Great summer memories.

The Plains Hotel

2008-01-24T20:34:00.000-07:00

I have always wondered what stories this building would tell if its walls could talk.

The Plains Hotel on the corner of Albert & Victoria. (Picture taken with my cell phone, hence the fuzzy picture.)

Regina Armoury

2008-01-22T21:10:00.000-07:00

The armoury was completed in March 1929. Over the years, the Regina Armoury has been used for many purposes other than military training: political meetings, musical and athletic events, industrial shows, and various other civilian activities. Perhaps the most outstanding event that was held in the armoury for many years was the annual armistice service, which was started in order to supply funds for the upkeep of the Soldiers’ Plot in the Regina cemetery.

The Regina Armoury continues to be the home of the Regina units of 38th Brigade Group: 10th Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery, Royal Regina Rifles, 16th (Saskatchewan) Service Battalion, and 16th Medical Company. Other organizations that use the armoury include the cadet corps and the Military Museum of Saskatchewan.

Snow Goggles

2008-01-21T20:54:00.000-07:00

Once upon a time ago - these were used as snow goggles. I can't even imagine what those would be like to use during a blizzard.

Perspective

2008-01-20T21:25:00.000-07:00

This is a side view of the Regina Inn. It makes me think of a giant game board.

Reflections

2008-01-19T19:46:00.000-07:00

Reflections on the corner of Broad Street and Victoria Ave.

Cityscape

2008-01-18T17:27:00.001-07:00

I will round out this week with a trio of photos taken by my Mom. This one is of the cityscape of downtown taken from Wascana park.

Trafalgar Lookout

2008-01-17T19:10:00.000-07:00

Another photo taken by my Mom. This one is approaching the Trafalgar Lookout in Wascana Park. My Mom has a great eye; I really like the perspective of this shot.

Bridge

2008-01-16T18:11:00.000-07:00

Here is a picture taken by my Mom in Wascana Park.

Politics

2008-01-15T21:55:00.000-07:00

This room of parliment in the Legislative building will soon be getting some updates. Looking at the chairs, you can tell that an update is long overdue.