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2318 - Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada


It's always cool to receive a card from someone nearby. Adam is in Regina, which is about a 6 hour drive from Medicine Hat. I've only been to Regina once and that was to stop for lunch on our way to Manitoba. There was no sightseeing. However, I understand that the Legislative Grounds - Regina is the capital city of the province of Saskatchewan - is beautiful and worth a look see. 

Regina is home to the Canadian Football League's Saskatchewan Roughriders (Canadian football, not soccer. It's similar to American football, but better). Roughrider fans are found everywhere in Canada! Go to any CFL game in Canada and there will be lots of Rider fans. When the Riders are playing in Calgary, Edmonton, or Winnipeg, there are usually just as many Rider supporters as there are for the home team. Sometimes you will feel like the Rider's are the home team the way their supporters carry on.

Regina is also home of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police training depot. All potential Mounties must go to Regina for a number of weeks to train. They are then dispatched to their first posting from there. 

Adam also included a stamp for the 15th Commonwealth Games which features a lawn bowler!

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Location: Regina, SK, Canada

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  1. Unknown14 July 2021 at 00:52

    Hi Curt,

    Glad you liked the card! You have a pretty informative write up about Regina, maybe come spend some time here and see for yourself? I was just in Medicine Hat and enjoyed the place. Took a tour of MEDALTA and was quite impressed with how the place is presented!

    Adam

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