The Daily Crumb

09/04/2025

Did you know…?

On June 30, 1912, Regina was struck by the deadliest tornado in Canadian history—an F4 twister known as the Regina Cyclone. Hitting at around 5 p.m., it carved through the city’s core, destroying buildings, flattening homes, and even leveling rail yards. The storm claimed 28 lives, injured about 300 people, and left 2,500 residents homeless. At the time, Regina's population was just over 30,000. It took the city two years to rebuild, and four decades to pay off the storm-related debt.

A tiny yet haunting relic of that day can still be seen in the brickwork on the north wall of what’s now the Knox‑Metropolitan United Church—two different coloured bricks mark where the wall collapsed and was rebuilt.

09/03/2025

Today’s highlight: Chateau Qu'Appelle — The Opera That Never Was 🎭

Back in the early 1900s, Regina had plans for a grand railway hotel—the Chateau Qu’Appelle—that was meant to rival any luxury resort. They even started building it, complete with five towering steel floors… but then the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway went bankrupt in 1919, and the project was abandoned mid-construction. The unfinished skeleton of the building stood as a haunting eyesore for a decade!

Here’s the twist: When it was time to build the Royal Saskatchewan Museum in the 1950s, they cleverly used materials from that failed hotel—like steel beams—and even built the museum at an angle to avoid expensive demolition of the old pilings. So in a way, the ghost of the Chateau lives on right under our feet.

09/01/2025

08/29/2025

We’ve checked out Tourism Regina, Prairie Dog, and Bandsintown to round up just a few of the great things happening in Regina this weekend.

Here’s a taste of what’s on tap:

🎭 Cats — Final performance today at Conexus Arts Theatre. Don’t miss your last chance to see this classic on stage!

🦈 Jaws: 50th Anniversary — Catch the original blockbuster on the massive screen at Kramer IMAX, showing until Thursday.

🍻 Bushwakker Brewpub — Celebrate the QCM 25th Anniversary B**r Release & Firkin Tapping tonight at 5:30. Free to attend, cheers to that!

🎶 Regina Reggae Festival — Groove in Victoria Park on the 31st. Admission just $10 at the gate — good vibes guaranteed.

⚰️ Regina Cemetery Tour: Historical Women of Regina — Explore stories of Regina’s past tonight from 7–8:30 at the cemetery. Tickets are $15.

🎸 Labour Day Weekend Tunes — Bilf and How You Doin’ bring the music to Revival Music Room.

🌾 JJ Voss Live at Keg Creek Ranch — An intimate evening with one of Saskatchewan’s own — happening tonight.

Want more info straight from the source?

https://tourismregina.com/events/

https://events.prairiedogmag.com/calendars/all-events

https://www.bandsintown.com/c/regina-sk

08/28/2025

For this week’s Throwback Thursday, we’re rolling back the clock to one of Regina’s most iconic landmarks…

Did you know Regina’s beautiful Beaux‑Arts Union Station, built in 1911–12 as the city’s third train terminal, played a central role in connecting settlers, soldiers, and newcomers to the Queen City? When passenger service ended in 1990, the historic structure could have been lost—but instead it was lovingly converted into Casino Regina, opening in 1996 and preserving its heritage for another generation.

From railway hub to entertainment landmark, the building’s story is a perfect example of Regina honoring its past while building for the future.

08/27/2025

Did you know Regina’s iconic Albert Memorial Bridge spans a whopping 840 feet — yet crosses only a tiny trickle of water? Built in 1930 as a Depression-era job project, it’s a stunning Art Deco landmark with Egyptian Revival motifs and stands as Saskatchewan’s first public war memorial — though the intended memorial plaques were never installed. Originally estimated at under $100K, it cost $250K and was cheekily dubbed “Bryant’s Folly.”

08/26/2025

🚂 All Aboard the Trivia Train!
It’s time for Tuesday Trivia with The Daily Crumb 🎉

Test your Regina knowledge with 6 quick questions — swipe through to see if you can guess them before the answers roll in!

08/25/2025

It's another week and we've got a place that's been growing for decades and if you're ready to harvest some savings and fresh eats... 🥕🥬🌽🍅🥔🫛

This week’s Crumb goes to the Regina Farmers’ Market, a staple of community life since 1975. From farm-fresh vegetables to handmade crafts, local baking, and unique treats, it’s more than just a market — it’s a meeting place that brings together farmers, makers, and families across the city.

Whether you’re grabbing a loaf of sourdough, picking up prairie honey, or just strolling with a coffee in hand, the market is a perfect reminder of how Regina supports its own.

👉 Next time you’re downtown on a market day, take a walk through and discover something new. You never know what local treasure you’ll stumble across!

Of course the best time is to visit in person.
The next event is Aug 27 in Victoria Park

Or you can also check out their website at:
https://reginafarmersmarket.ca/

✨ That’s this week’s Crumb of the Week — a little taste of what makes Regina wonderful.

Regina Farmers' Market (RFM) is a non-profit co-operative, the members of which are our vendors. We have been representing Saskatchewan producers and serving Regina and area customers since 1975.

08/23/2025

🎉❤️ It’s that time of year, Regina! ❤️🎉

The Daily Crumb is here!!

TODAY in Victoria Park for I Love Regina Day — a celebration of community, connection, and everything that makes our city special.

✨ Live entertainment
🍔 Local food vendors
🎨 Family fun & activities
💛 Community spirit everywhere you look!

Bring your friends, your family, and your love for Regina. Let’s come together to celebrate the people and places that make our city shine.

📍 Victoria Park 9am to 3pm

08/22/2025

The Daily Crumb is coming to I Love Regina Day! 💙

We’re excited to share that The Daily Crumb will be on display at this year’s I Love Regina Day on Saturday! 🎉

Come by and check out the prototype edition — your first chance to see and try out Regina’s brand-new community paper.

What makes The Daily Crumb different?
📖 A weekly newsletter, available for free at cafés, diners, barbershops, salons, and other local spots all around Regina.
📰 Inside, you’ll find fun and meaningful sections like:

Local Business Spotlights

Community Highlights

Trivia & Word Games

Events Around Town

The Makers’ Corner → showcasing local entrepreneurs building businesses from their basements, back rooms, and garages.

✨ And here’s the big twist: The Daily Crumb is augmented reality-enabled, meaning parts of the paper come to life with videos, interactive extras, and hidden surprises when you scan them with your phone!

👉 Stop by our booth at I Love Regina Day to explore the prototype, try the AR for yourself, and get a taste of what’s coming soon!