Moving to Regina
e of Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Health oversees the direction of the health care system. There are
two major hospitals in Regina as well as numerous walk-in clinics.
The hospitals are run by the Saskatchewan Health Authority, which also administers community health
and wellness programs. Libraries Regina Public Library offers a wealth of resources to Regina
citizens with nine branches, offering automated catalogue and online information-searching
capabilities. Anyone with a Regina address can get a free library card to access books, programs
and other resources. Transportation Regina is located on the Trans-Canada Highway. The Canadian
Pacific and Canadian National railways run through the City. The Regina International Airport is
served by 6 regular carriers, as well as charter service. Over 100 trucking and courier companies
provide transportation of goods. The City of Regina Transit Service is Saskatchewan's oldest public
transit system, with a fleet of over 100 diesel buses that carry 6.4 million passengers on 20
integrated routes annually within the city. For passengers who are unable to use regular transit,
Regina Paratransit has a fleet of lift-equipped buses. Housing There are many housing options
available in Regina: Buying a Home - You can contact a Realtor to assist you in finding a home. The
Association of Regina REALTORS® provides information on members, sales and prices. Seeking
affordable home ownership? View the list of eligible developments that may be considered for an
affordable homeownership grant after meeting the eligibility requirements. Building a Home - Regina
& Region Home Builders’ Association has an extensive website that provides a lot of consumer
information on building a new home or renovating an existing home. Renting a Home - You can look
for rental properties on rentals.ca, usedregina.com or regina.kijiji.ca. Some of these websites
also can help you find and purchase used furniture and household items. The City works with
non-profit and private sector organizations to encourage and promote affordable housing in Regina.
If you are seeking an affordable rental property, view the list of organizations and developers
providing affordable rental through the City of Regina’s housing incentives. The Regina Housing
Authority offers a range of housing assistance for low-income householders who otherwise cannot
afford safe, adequate rental housing. ...
Design Regina Part B.17 - Coopertown Neighbourhood Plan
View Design Regina Part B.17 - Coopertown Neighbourhood Plan.
Natural Areas
r infiltration to recharge our groundwater aquifers. Finally, natural areas have an important
recreation function, creating diverse opportunities for walking,
running, cycling, skiing and snowshoeing while also supporting unprogrammed outdoor activities like
bird and animal watching and exploration. What kinds of natural areas does the City maintain? The
natural areas that the City maintains fall into four general categories, each of which is home to a
unique variety of plants, animals and insects. Grassland Areas Typically, a mix of native and
non-native grasses, wildflowers and shrubs. These areas tend to be located along Regina’s creeks
and waterways above the top of the bank where the land is dryer. Wetland / Marsh Areas Typically, a
mix of native and non-native grasses, reeds, cattails and other emergent (growing in the water)
plants, along with some wildflowers, trees and shrubs. These areas are located along Regina’s
creeks and waterways between the top of the bank and the water’s edge, where the land is wetter.
Woodlot / Forested Areas Typically, a mix of trees and shrubs with a groundcover of native and
non-native grasses and wildflowers. They can be located either right beside creeks and waterways or
up the bank away from the water. Savannah Areas Typically, a mix of native and non-native grasses,
wildflowers and trees with few or no shrubs. These areas tend to be located along Regina’s creeks
and waterways above the top of the bank where the land is dryer, but where trees have been planted
or grow naturally within a grassland area. ...
Plowing, Snow and Ice Control
ential sidewalks is the responsibility of the property owner/resident. It’s important to keep your
sidewalks shovelled and sanded to help pedestrians walk safely and
easily down the street. All properties centrally located within Schedule B must clear ice and snow
from the sidewalk adjacent to their property within 24 hours of a snow or ice event. Businesses,
apartments and vacant lots outside of downtown must clear ice and snow from sidewalks within 48
hours. Snow removed from private property should be stored on their private yard, not on streets,
sidewalks or boulevards. Effective January 1, 2022, all property owners city-wide must clear
sidewalks following a snow or ice event. City Council approved Sidewalk Snow Clearing as part of
The Clean Property Bylaw to help keep our neighbourhood sidewalks accessible for all users. Learn
more about the new provision. Learn more about winter maintenance. What hours do your winter
maintenance crews work? Crews work 24/7 throughout the winter season. How much equipment do you
have? City has over 50 pieces of heavy equipment including graders, sanding plow trucks,
payloaders, snow blowers, sidewalk tractors, semi-trailer trucks that are used for winter
maintenance activity. In additional several contractors are also hired to provide winter
maintenance support during winter season. Why does the City leave snow ridges? Snow ridges are a
result of plowing the road. Snow plows use a flipper or snow-gate blade to minimize snow ridges
across alley entrances, intersections and driveways to reduce the height to approximately 30 cm.
The City tries to ensure snow ridges remain in the curb lane, not on sidewalks. Crews do not remove
snow down to bare pavement since doing so would scrape and damage the street and sidewalk. Please
submit a Service Request if a snow ridge is left on your driveway, blocking intersection sightlines
or making driving hazardous. It may cost the City over 10 million dollars to remove all residential
snow ridges once during the season. The process of snow ridge removal from the residential streets
may take several weeks to complete. Crews follow the winter maintenance policy that was approved by
the Council and updated from November 1, 2021. Can you build snow barriers on the outskirts of the
City to help alleviate blowing snow conditions? Yes. Crews regularly inspect the outer areas of the
City that are known to have issues with blowing snow. Snow barriers are placed once sufficient snow
is available to build the barrier. Here is a map of locations that have been identified as suitable
for snow barriers and where permission has been given by the landowners.
Frequently Asked Questions
Catch Basins & Drainage Snow Storage Site Snow Routes Through our Winter Maintenance Policy, we
complete activities such as snow plowing, snow routes, ice control and manage the Snow Storage
Site. Winter Maintenance Policy Snow ridges help minimize blowing snow. Snow Ridge Location Map
