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City facilities, malls and grocery stores may be on reduced hours this Monday, but most of Regina’s local attractions will still be open this long weekend.
A Union Jack flag flying in Regina. Photo by KAYLE NEIS /Regina Leader-Post
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With the May long weekend in sight, Regina residents might wish to look ahead at what’s happening in the city.
Victoria Day is a federal public holiday, held to honour Queen Victoria as the “Mother of Confederation.” It’s a distinctly Canadian holiday, one that has been celebrated as far back as 1845. Originally, Victoria Day was held on the Queen’s birthday, May 24, but is now recognized on the last Monday before May 25.
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This year, Environment Canada is predicting a sunny Saturday-Sunday with temperatures reaching a cool springtime high of 13 C, followed by a chance of rain on Victoria Day.
Click here for details on five things to do in Regina this weekend.
Here’s a quick look at what Regina residents can expect from local services, etc., on this year’s holiday Monday.
Transit
Bus routes on Monday will operate on the usual Sunday schedule. The transit information centre and RIDELine will be closed.
Paratransit: operating on holiday hours, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
City parking metres will not be in effect on Monday.
City facilities
Landfill: open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with gates closing at 5:15 p.m.
Household waste material depot: closed Sunday through Wednesday, as regularly scheduled.
Sandra Schmirler Leisure Centre: open from noon to 6 p.m.
Northwest Leisure Centre: open from noon to 6 p.m.
Fieldhouse and Lawson Aquatic Centre: open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Regina Public Library: all branches will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with programming scheduled as usual.
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Murray, Tor Hill, Joanne Goulet and Lakeview Par 3 golf courses: open as of May 1.
Attractions
Royal Saskatchewan Museum: open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
MacKenzie Art Gallery: closed on Sunday and Monday.
Slate Art Gallery: closed on Sunday and Monday.
RCMP Heritage Centre: open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Government House: open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a summer kick-off event from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Saskatchewan Science Centre: open from noon to 6 p.m., with the IMAX Theatre open a half-hour before the first show time of the day.
Floral Conservatory: open from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Local greenhouses typically open for the season after Mother’s Day weekend and will be open on Monday. May also marks the beginning of garage-sale season in the city, so keep an eye peeled for signs in your neighbourhood.
Malls
Southland Mall, Northgate Mall, Cornwall Centre, Victoria Square Shopping Centre: open noon to 5 p.m.
Services
Government and civic offices will be closed Monday, reopening Tuesday. Victoria Day is both a federal and provincial statutory holiday, so Canada Post will not be delivering mail.
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Some banks will also be closed or on reduced hours this Monday. Check with your local branch to be sure.
Many grocery stores will have reduced hours on the holiday, including all Safeway locations and Sherwood Co-op food stores.
City garbage and food waste pickups will be on schedule as usual.
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