REGINA — There are two major topics on the agenda for the Nov. 12 Regina executive committee meeting.
Regina's well-being and homeless response:
The City of Regina has outlined steps to address community safety and well-being, and homelessness in 2026.
Per a report, the city plans to use $1.655 million in savings found from the dissolution of Community and Social Impact Regina Inc. for several items, including:
- Engagement & administration co-ordinator ($100,000)
- Data, evaluation, research advisor ($140,000)
- Community engagement ($85,000)
- Social development funding ($500,000)
- Contribution to reaching home community entity ($30,000)
- Street and encampment outreach initiative ($800,000)
Administration has also recommended council direct $820,000 from the 2026 budget towards:
- Homeless co-ordinator ($120,000)
- Warming centre funding ($500,000)
- Heritage Community Association peer-led initiative ($200,000)
REAL’s budget:
The Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL) is requesting $10.8 million from Regina in 2026 and 2027.
Per their budget, REAL is expecting a revenue of $53.8 million, with nearly 83 per cent coming from the organization, while 17 per cent comes from the city and province.
REAL's ask for $10.8 million in 2026 is $400,000 lower than their final approved budget in 2025.
“The total operating ask will be reduced by one million dollars, and the debt funding will be reduced by $0.6 million for a total of $1.6 million subsidy reduction. This will be partially offset by an additional capital subsidy of $1.2 million contractually required to replace the turf in the AffinityPlex,” states the report.
REAL’s budget is only a submission and won’t be finalized until budget week in December.
