Architecture Week
This week-long celebration of architecture as both an art form and expression of ingenuity when it comes to the functional quality of our built environment is being hosted by the Saskatchewan Association of Architects....
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Dome Report
Here’s a photo of the Legislature as preparations were underway this afternoon for the unveiling of the refurbished copper dome. You can read more about the celebration which will start at 7 p.m. tonight with the big...
Read MoreExciting Goings On On Scarth St. Mall
In early March, I did a post about the huge pile of pigeon excrement that was accumulating on the canopy of one of the office buildings on Scarth Street Mall. The pigeons were drawn to the ledge above the canopy, I noted, by the...
Read MoreJane’s Walk Regina
The eighth annual Jane’s Walk Regina is being held from Friday, May 6 to Sunday, May 8. There are eight walks on this year’s schedule among them: Victoria Park Heritage Conservation District (Led by Bernie Flaman): A...
Read MoreAin’t Nobody Here But Us Pigeons
Memo to whoever owns this building on the Scarth Street Mall. If you want to reduce the amount of pigeon excrement on your canopy you might consider removing the banner that’s been hanging there for a couple of years now....
Read MoreRPL 3D Printer
At left is a photo of the 3D printer that the Regina Public Library recently installed at Central Branch. You can find details on how to access the printer on the RPL website. But here are the basics: First, you need a valid...
Read MoreRailyard Renewal Project Survey
The City of Regina has an online survey going on where people can offer input on how they would like to see the redevelopment of the CP rail yard area between the Downtown and Warehouse District proceed (the area is 17.5 acres...
Read MoreCampus Master Plan Public Forum [Update]
[This had been set for Monday but now it’s been moved to Tuesday] Every five years the University of Regina undertakes a planning process to chart the future of institution. A strategic plan for 2015-20 is already in...
Read MoreDrilling Deep At Capital Pointe
Here’s a back-end view of the Capital Pointe construction site taken from the alley between 19-block Albert and McIntyre.
Read MoreDigging Deep At Capital Pointe
When I was out for a walk on the weekend taking advantage of the gorgeous late fall weather I took this shot at the Capitial Pointe construction site on the corner of Albert & Victoria. I believe the plan is to dig down five...
Read MoreUrbanity Open Air
If you happen to be downtown Thursday you might want to stop by this event which is being held from 5:30-9 p.m. It’s being co-presented by the Queen City Hub, Regina Advocates for Design (RAD), OPEN, the Saskatchewan...
Read MoreOh Ye Of Little Faith
Was it Stephen LaRose’s intention to use reverse psychology with his Sept. 24 Capital Pointeless post to prod the developers into proceeding with the long-delayed project? If it was, it may have worked, as CBC is reporting...
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