Regina Folk Festival on hold this year, revamping for 2025
The Regina Folk Festival won't be happening this year as organizers will take the time to rebuild their resources and vision. The event is expected to return in August 2025.
Canada
Mar 6
In its 40th year, Vancouver Fringe Festival says future is uncertain
The popular event is struggling to make ends meet and organizers say they have already had to make some difficult decisions about this year's festival.
Canada
Mar 13
Junior hockey: Penticton hosts all-star weekend, Rockets down Giants
Tij Iginla scored a natural hat trick in Kelowna’s win, while Team Coastal downed Team Interior 10-3 in the BCHL’s Top Prospects Game on Friday night.
Sports
Jan 20
Remembering the celebrities we lost in 2023
From movie and TV stars to musicians and other notable personalities, we said goodbye to a lot of familiar, beloved faces this year.
Entertainment
Dec 30, 2023
Regina Frost festival to be bigger and better in 2024, committee says
Organizers of Frost Regina winter festival are hoping to break 2023's attendance record of 88,000 people and see 100,000 in 2024, thanks to new partners and additional programming.
Entertainment
Dec 12, 2023
52nd Regina Folk Fest brings out stars and locals
This year's festival is the 52 of its kind, which featured big name acts but also local bands, such as Regina local, Nick Faye and the Deputies.
Canada
Aug 13, 2023
Wascana Lake ice skating rink officially open for 2023
Located across from the Saskatchewan Legislative Building, skating is free of charge and open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Canada
Jan 5, 2023
Coronavirus: Cathedral Village Arts Festival offers virtual market, livestreamed performances
Forced to change course due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Cathedral Village Arts Festival is moving its 29th annual event online.
Canada
May 2, 2020
Drug arrests made in connection to Interior festivals
Police make 21 arrests across Western Canada linked to four festivals held in the Interior this past summer.
Oct 27, 2010
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Nov 28, 2011
Saskatchewan farm boy makes Broadway debut with “Jesus Christ Superstar”
REGINA - A Saskatchewan farm boy made his Broadway debut Thursday as the star of the new production of "Jesus Christ Superstar."
Entertainment
Mar 22, 2012
Coronavirus: 2020 Calgary Folk Music Festival cancelled
The 41st Calgary Folk Music Festival has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health
Apr 23, 2020
Saskatchewan summer events await official decision on COVID-19 crowd restrictions
While many have cancelled or postponed, some summer events scheduled for July and August are planning to go ahead until government and health officials confirm otherwise.
Canada
Apr 28, 2020
Sinead O’Connor cancels her Regina Folk Festival show
Just a few weeks before she is set to take the stage, Sinead O’Connor has pulled out of this year’s Regina Folk Festival.
Canada
Jul 22, 2015
2016 Regina Folk Festival lineup revealed
The 2016 Regina Folk Festival has revealed its lineup for the 47th edition of the three-day music festival.
Canada
Mar 17, 2016
Regina Folk Festival returns to downtown core for 47th year
The music festival, a Regina staple since 1969, boasts 35 artists from around the world including acts like Sam Roberts Band, Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, and up-and-comers The Strumbellas.
Entertainment
Aug 5, 2016
Queen City Pride Festival postponed to the end of September due to coronavirus pandemic
Due to COVID-19, the Queen City Pride Festival is being postponed to at least September.
Health
Apr 8, 2020
Regina Folk Festival and its long-serving CEO part ways
Sandra Butel, who spent 21 years with the Regina Folk Festival, confirmed she has left the RFF, but declined to comment about her departure on the advise of her lawyer.
Canada
Feb 27, 2020
Regina Folk Festival cancelled for 2020 due to coronavirus pandemic
The non-profit said the move is in cooperation with festivals from across Canada, in order to cease mass gatherings for the time being.
Canada
Apr 21, 2020
Thunderstorms wreak havoc across Southern Saskatchewan
Trees littered the streets after being ripped from the ground, while roofs were stripped from homes and vehicles had been tossed like debris, following fierce storm Friday night.
Aug 9, 2014