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   Why was Regina renamed Regina?

   • As the settlement grew and became established, it was renamed Regina (latin for “queen”) after Queen Victoria, who was the British monarch at the time. Regina became a city in 1903. Two years later, Saskatchewan became a province and chose Regina as its capital.

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   When did Regina become a city?

   • European settlement began in the 1880s as an agricultural community and served as a distribution point for farm materials and produce. As the settlement grew and became established, it was renamed Regina (latin for “queen”) after Queen Victoria, who was the British monarch at the time. Regina became a city in 1903.

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   Why was Regina renamed Wascana?

   • The site was previously called Wascana but was renamed Regina in 1882 in honour of Queen Victoria. This decision was made by Queen Victoria’s daughter Princess Louise, who was the wife of the Governor-General of Canada, the Marquess of Lorne. Regina born and raised Tatiana Maslany won an Emmy for Best Lead Actress in a Drama at the 2016 awards.

   20 Interesting Facts About Regina, Saskatchewan

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   Where is Regina Saskatchewan located?

   • Regina, capital and second largest city of Saskatchewan, Canada, situated on Wascana Creek in the south-central part of the province. Originally called Wascana (Cree: Oskana), with the arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1882, the city was renamed Regina (Latin: ‘Queen’) for Queen Victoria.

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   Why is Regina called the Queen City?

   • A white stylized crown, symbolizing Regina’s nickname of “The Queen City”, is located at the top left within the blue field. In 1883, Regina became the North West Territories capital, including parts of present-day Manitoba, all of Saskatchewan and Alberta, the three northern territories and some of northern Ontario and Quebec.

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   When did Regina become the capital of Canada?

   • In December 1883 Regina was made the capital of the Northwest Territories, which then covered a much larger area of Canada than it does today. Regina was incorporated as a city in 1903. In 1905 Regina became the capital of the new province of Saskatchewan. Its population continued to boom. The Royal Saskatchewan Museum began in 1906.

   A History of Regina, Saskatchewan - Local Histories

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   As the settlement grew and became established, it was renamed Regina (latin for “queen”) after Queen Victoria, who was the British monarch at the time. Regina became a city in 1903. Two years later, Saskatchewan became a province and chose Regina as its capital.

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   5 days ago · Regina, capital and second largest city of Saskatchewan, Canada, situated on Wascana Creek in the south-central part of the province. Originally called Wascana (Cree: Oskana), with the arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1882, the city was renamed Regina (Latin: ‘Queen’) for Queen Victoria.

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   Mar 24, 2023 · "Regina is of Latin origin and it means queen," he told CBC in an interview Friday. The classical Latin pronunciation of Regina had a rolled "R" as well as a strong "G" sound in the middle....

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   • Regina is the capital city of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan.
   • The city is the second-largest in the province, after Saskatoon and is a commercial centre for southern Saskatchewan.
   • Regina sits at an elevation of 577 metres above sea level.
   • Government House is haunted by a ghost named Howie.

6. www.goregina.com › why-is-regina-called-the-queenWhy is Regina Called the Queen City: Unraveling the Royal ...

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   Apr 4, 2024 · Here are some key points to remember about why Regina is affectionately called the Queen City: Regina’s royal nickname is intertwined with its historical ties to the British monarchy, particularly Queen Victoria. The city’s evolution from the Pile O’ Bones settlement to Regina signifies a transformative journey steeped in history.

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   First recognized in ancient Rome, the name Regina was often used to denote queens or women of royal lineage. It made a significant appearance in early Christian tradition, with St. Regina being a notable martyr in the 3rd century.

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   Mar 14, 2021 · The new settlement grew rapidly and it was renamed Regina (Latin for queen) for Queen Victoria. In December 1883 Regina was made the capital of the Northwest Territories, which then covered a much larger area of Canada than it does today. Regina was incorporated as a city in 1903.