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It’s hard to say goodbye — but we invite you to take a scroll through time with us one last time.
Swipe through to revisit some moments, milestones, and memories from the REM over the years. From storytelling tours to school programs and artifact displays, we’ve loved sharing Regina’s history with you.
If you’ve enjoyed our “then & now” posts and local stories, you won’t have to go far — they’ll be continuing soon over at . Give it a follow and come along as we keep exploring the past, one photo at a time.
Thank you for being part of our story. 💛

We were lucky to have a conversation with playwright Arthur Milner about the recent play “Tommy and Pere”. Visit the link in bio to read the full interview!

https://www.theremregina.com/interviews/behind-the-curtain-arthur-milner-on-tommy-and-pre

What if Tommy Douglas and Père Murray had a private meeting during the 1962 Doctors' Strike?

A new play by Arthur Milner imagines this intense, behind-closed-doors encounter at a turning point in Saskatchewan’s history. Tommy and Père brings the clash of ideas to life in a gripping theatrical event.

🎭 3-part experience:
🔹 Installation by Bundon Pfeifer Henderson
🔹 Play by Arthur Milner
🔹 Post-show chat with special guests, hosted by Krista Baliko

See some of REM's collection in the installation! For more info: https://www.curtainrazors.ca/current-1

The first Irish settlers in Saskatchewan arrived in the late 19th century, during a period of rapid expansion and settlement in the Canadian West. The Canadian government was promoting westward migration, offering land grants to encourage the development of the Prairies. This initiative attracted many immigrants, including many Irish, who were eager to build new lives in the promising agricultural lands of Saskatchewan. Read more here: https://www.theremregina.com/blog/irish-immigration-to-canada-and-saskatchewan-a-rich-cultural-influence-and-modern-migration-trends

1275 Broad Street has lived many lives. What is now known as Brownstone Plaza began its journey as the John Deere Plow Company in 1913. The John Deere Plow Company was one of the early businesses that recognized the potential in Regina’s Warehouse District. The Company constructed the largest warehouse to occupy the city in 1913.
Read more in our new blog post: https://www.theremregina.com/blog/exploring-the-history-of-reginas-warehouse-district-brownstone-plaza

On this day in 1922! This program was for a hockey match, the Vancouver Millionaires versus Regina Capitals, which took place on March 11, 1922.

Nellie Letitia McClung was a Canadian author, politician, and social activist, who is regarded as one of Canada’s most prominent suffragists. She began her career in writing with the 1908 book Sowing Seeds in Danny, and would eventually publish sixteen books.

Then and now: 1938, The Dominion Government Building in the Winter. Look at everything that has grown downtown around the building-both trees and high rises!

Then and Now: Winter view of Centre of the Arts, c 1975 vs 2025!

Today is World Wildlife Day! From soaring birds to hidden turtles, Wascana Park is teeming with incredible wildlife! Click to discover the amazing creatures that call this urban oasis home.
Read more: https://www.theremregina.com/blog/discover-the-wildlife-of-wascana-park

👀 Have you spotted any of these animals? Tag a friend who loves nature! 🍃👇

Then and Now: winter at west end of the legislative building, c. 1920!

Then and now: The Hampton House (also called the Eddy Apartments), c1980 versus 2025! Before the snow goes away we will be sharing some winter then and now’s!