The RCMP Heritage center is announcing an extended winter shutdown. The center is taking advantage of a normally quieter time of year combined with the potential for another covid-19 slowdown. “We made the decision to extend our temporary closure because it represents an opportunity for necessary work to be done. We look forward to reopening […]
The Macabre Museum exhibit has returned to the RCMP Heritage Centre after being absent in 2020 due to COVID-19. The exhibit showcases artifacts and evidence from the most notorious crimes in Canadian history. Many of the featured artifacts in the exhibit were either confiscated from prisoners or donated by the court system or an RCMP […]
There will be some extra foot traffic in Regina Monday afternoon. The Sisters of Spirit Walk will take place at 1:00 p.m. at the Regina Police Service Headquarters. Heather Shepard of the Regina Police Service says they previous honored the Spirit in Sister Walk with a vigil, but are changing it up this year, as […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tara Robinson is coming back to Saskatchewan. The long-time CTV Regina anchor has accepted a position to become the new Chief Executive Officer of the RCMP Heritage Centre. Robinson takes the reigns during a very pivotal time in the Centre’s history. The Heritage Centre is transitioning to become a national museum by 2023 with the […]
Regina’s RCMP Heritage Centre announced they will be the host of a special production of “The Trial of Louis Riel”. The play, celebrating its 55th Anniversary is the longest-running historical drama in North America. Education Facilitator Debbie Le Dressay says she hopes this is the first step towards Regina being the play’s permanent home, adding […]
Regina is soon to be the home of Saskatchewan’s first national museum, as the federal government earmarked money for the city’s RCMP Heritage Centre. Board Chair Steve McLellan says the centre is extremely excited for the transition. “With national status, brings with it additional dollars, greater awareness, stronger federal supports, and allows us to tell […]
The RCMP Heritage Centre will swing its doors open to the public on Wednesday for the first time since late March. Those coming to visit will have to wear a mask. If you don’t have one, one will be provided for you. All must also complete a questionnaire which does contain some personal contact information. […]
A small group of delegates gathered at the RCMP Heritage Centre to pay tribute to the RCMP. The group, including Regina Mayor Michael Fougere and Cowessess First Nation Chief Cadmus Delorme, placed the first-ever engraved bricks into the Princess Royal Walk. The bricks are part of the new “Pillars of the Force” tribute to members […]
The RCMP heritage building could see an increase in funding from the next federal government. Both the Conservative and Liberal parties are promising to designate the heritage centre as a national museum, which would in turn bring with it more federal dollars. Executive Director Dan Toppings said more funding may allow for more artifacts to […]
