Trees
rly remove dead or damaged limbs. Keep the tree’s outline tidy by pruning back long branches. If
you wish, you can remove bottom limbs if you want to walk underneath
the tree. Special pruning considerations for certain tree species: Prune deciduous ornamental trees
every three to four years. Prune in the late winter or early spring, when wounds from pruning cuts
will close quickly. Prune maple and birch trees in June or July to prevent cuts from ‘bleeding’.
Prune elm trees from September 1 to March 31 to reduce the spread of Dutch elm disease. Prune apple
trees every spring. Light annual pruning balances growth and flower buds. Only prune dead, damaged
and diseased branches from evergreen trees. In the spring, you can create a denser pine or spruce
trees by cutting its candles in half before the needles have elongated. Remember to add a wide
circle of mulch around the evergreen’s trunk if you remove its lower branches. The mulch will keep
the soil cool around the tree’s feeder roots. Watering Trees A tree’s root system extends out at
least as far as the tree is tall. Most of the tree's feeder roots are in the top 15 cm of soil.
Therefore you will likely water and fertilize over a large area of your yard to provide proper
nutrients to your urban tree. If you placed mulch in a large circle around your trees, you may only
need to water if there’s a drought. However if you haven’t mulched, you will need to thoroughly
water your tree two or three times a season (e.g. beginning of June, July and August). Near the end
of August, stop watering until the trees have dropped their leaves. This allows the trees to harden
for winter. Once the tree’s leaves have fallen, give both trees and shrubs a good soak each week
until the ground freezes. This practice helps plants withstand Regina’s dry winter conditions.
City-Owned Trees Follow the Forestry Bylaw to learn more about caring for a City-owned tree. The
bylaw lists many things that you cannot do to a City-owned tree, including: The City follows a
rotating pruning schedule to care for its trees throughout Regina. Do not prune a City-owned tree.
If the tree’s branches are interfering with power lines, call SaskPower at 1-888-757-6937, and they
will arrange to prune offending branches from either private or City-owned trees. Make sure you do
not remove a City-owned tree or remove/interfere with any protective barrier or device on or around
a City-owned tree. Do not attach any notice, bill, poster, sign, wire, rope, cord, nail or other
object to or around a City-owned tree. Do not commence or continue construction/activities that
damage or interfere with the tree’s root system, trunk, or upper structure. Make sure you receive
approval before you begin construction around a City-owned tree. Removal Trees on City property are
“living” assets owned and maintained as a legacy for residents by the City of Regina. The City aims
to protect, preserve and perpetuate the health, beauty and safety of the urban forest for the
enjoyment of its citizens, past, present and future. In an effort to ensure that all trees on City
property are adequately protected from unnecessary destruction, loss and damage, a policy has been
established that outlines the standards and requirements. Please review the policy for eligibility
before applying for tree removal services. Note: For all other tree-related requests (i.e. pruning,
change in tree species), submit a Service Request online. The applicant will be contacted with the
final decision on the request. Tree removals can only be performed by the City of Regina or a
representative. Request Tree Removal Sometimes tree roots from City-owned trees will invade your
drainage or sewer pipes, appear on your lawn, or lift your driveway or sidewalk. Tree roots growing
into pipes with pre-existing cracks can cause leaks and clogs. The City only repairs or replaces
the sewer line that is on the City’s portion of the property (from the main shut off valve in your
yard to the pipe in the street) and not on your private property (from the main shut off valve in
your yard to inside your house.) Surface roots are not removed from public or private property
adjacent to City trees. You may top dress the area or add soil underneath the surrounding turf. You
can also replace the turf with a mulch of rock, bark chips, or perennial ground covers to
camouflage the roots. Make sure the mulch or top dressing is no more than 5 cm. You are responsible
for any repairs to your driveway or sidewalk that are on your private property. Root Problems Are
you doing some improvements to your house or yard this year near City-owned trees? If so, you are
required to protect them from any construction, demolition or landscaping work you may do. Submit a
tree preservation plan for the site to the City of Regina prior to the start of construction. The
Tree Preservation Plan should include the following items: Show the location of all existing trees
on the site. ...
Planning
policies that elevate transit and support more people living along major city streets. The TMP also
involves supporting active transportation such as walking and
cycling. Regina Revitalization Initiative Redevelopment of the former railyards and Taylor Field
site, known as the Regina Revitalization Initiative, represents opportunities to bring new
investments to the City’s core which would increase the intensification rate. Ongoing Initiatives
to Support Intensification Infrastructure Development Planning for Growth Around Regina
International Airport Development Charges Land Development Applications, Manuals and Fees City Land
for Sale & Lease How our City is Built - Planning & Development Process Summary Canabis
Retail Information Neighbourhoods & Growth Housing Strategy Official Community Plan
Recycling
e arrows on the lid are pointed toward the centre of the road or lane. Step 3: Space It Leave
enough space around your cart so that you can easily walk around it.
There should be at least 1.2 meters (approximately four feet) of space between other objects such
as parked cars, power poles, utility boxes, fences, downspouts and garages. Step 4: Store It Roll
your empty cart back in a secure location on your property or against your fence after it has been
collected. Please keep carts from blocking alleys. This helps keep our alleys clean and prevents
litter. striped Cart Placement & Collection Guide Never miss a collection day.
No matter your preference, there is a notification option for everyone. Sign up for reminders - We’l
l send you an email or call to remind you of your next cart collection date. You can also save it
to your Outlook, iCal or Google calendar to receive weekly reminders. Download the app - Get the
Regina Waste app from Google Play or the App Store to view your collection schedule on the go and
conveniently set notification reminders for your waste collection days. Print it - Download and
print your personalized calendar. Report a Missed Collection If you had your cart out by 7:30 a.m.
on your scheduled collection day, submit a Service Request within two business days. Big Blue Bin
The City is aligning the material accepted in the Big Blue Bins to align with the curbside
recycling acceptable materials list including non-flexible plastic packaging, aluminium, tin and
polycoat cartons (milk or juice). Glass containers will not be accepted in the Big Blue Bin
Program. (accepted for recycling at SARCAN) We remind residents to keep our community clean by not
placing recyclable or bulk items outside of the bins. Big Blue Bin Depots are available for use
24/7 at the following locations. Douglas Park 5064 4th Avenue Rosemont Shopping Centre Intersection
of Courtney Street and Sherwood Drive Big Blue Bin Map Sportplex 170 Sunset Drive
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Staples Arena Off Assiniboine Ave E, south of Leibel Field
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Locations South Leisure Centre - 170 Sunset Drive Courtney Street and Sherwood Drive intersection
Jack Staples Arena - 444 Broad Street N Columbus Park - 2940 Pasqua Street Northwest Leisure Centre
- 1127 Arnason Street Rosemont Shopping Centre - 5064 4th Avenue Sandra Schmirler Centre - 3130
Woodhams Drive Sportplex - 1717 Elphinstone Street Douglas Park - Off Assiniboine Ave E, south of
Leibel Field Acceptable Materials Paper (newspaper, magazines, envelopes) Carboard (large boxes,
pizza box, cereal box) Please flatten Plastic Packaging (yogurt, peanut butter, condiments, clear
plastic fruit container, mouthwash, shampoo, bleach, detergent and more) Metal containers and foil
(soup cans, pie plates, aluminium foil) Beverage containers (juice box, milk carton/jug, pop cans)
Coffee and chip cans Tips Place loosely into blue cart Flatten cardboard boxes Wipe out containers
and jars No caps Garbage Landfill Recycling FAQ Food & Yard Waste Waste Sorting Guide
Food & Yard Waste
e arrows on the lid are pointed toward the centre of the road or lane. Step 3: Space It Leave
enough space around your cart so that you can easily walk around it.
There should be at least 1.2 meters (approximately four feet) of space between other objects such
as parked cars, power poles, utility boxes, fences, downspouts and garages. Step 4: Store It Roll
your empty cart back in a secure location on your property or against your fence after it has been
collected. Please keep carts from blocking alleys. This helps keep our alleys clean and prevents
litter. striped Cart Placement & Collection Guide Learn more about the
implementation of food and yard waste service. Why is it important to implement a food and yard
waste service? Food and yard waste currently make up about 50 per cent of what goes in the average
Regina resident’s garbage cart over the course of a year. We can only achieve the 65 per cent waste
diversion goal set by Council by implementing a food and yard waste service. The City's waste
diversion rate has remained static at 20 per cent since 2015. This will prolong the life of our
landfill and reduce the greenhouse gasses which are produced when food and yard waste are
landfilled. Why is it important to divert food and yard waste from the Landfill? Food and yard
waste are not garbage. They are valuable resources which can be turned into nutrient-rich compost.
Landfill space is beneficial for long-term waste management and should only be used for materials
that cannot be reused or recycled How often will the Green Carts be collected? During the warm
months (April-October) the green carts are collected weekly, while in the colder months
(November-March) they are collected every two weeks. How will this new service be funded? On
October 26, 2022, City Council approved a new approach to how residents pay for garbage, recycling
and the upcoming food and yard waste collection. Starting on January 1, 2024, all three curbside
collection services (garbage, recycling, and food and yard waste) will be funded by a user fee on
the City of Regina Utility bill, meaning garbage collection will no longer be funded by property
taxes. How much do I pay for my waste services? The current fee is based on the household garbage
cart size. Households can choose from two sizes of garbage cart: 240 litres or 360 litres. The fee
also includes collection and processing for the recycling cart (360 litres) and food and yard waste
cart (240 litres). The cost will be $149.65 per year for a 240-litre garbage cart and $240.90 per
year for a 360-litre garbage cart. This fee covers pick up for all three carts. Is there an
affordability option or rebate? How much is it? Yes, the City is offering an affordability program
that provides low-income households or seniors and persons with disabilities a rebate of
$44.90/year or the increased rebate of $72.27/year. The Waste Utility Rebate is set in line with
the Water Utility Rebate. Water utility rebate is set at approx. 30% of the Daily Fixed Charges.
Hence, the Waste Utility Rebate is also set at approx. 30% of total user fee of $149.65. The
standard daily rebate is equivalent to $44.90/year and the increased daily rebate is equivalent to
$72.27/year. How do I get the rebate? The rebate applies to seniors or persons with a disability
that have an income less than or equal to the Before Tax Low Income Cut Off for the appropriate
household size published by Stats Canada for the most recent year. If you have applied for the
Water Utility Rebate you do not have to reapply for the Waste Utility Rebate. Apply for the water
Utility Rebate here. Can I opt out of the green cart service? Like garbage and recycling, there
will be no opt out as specified in the Waste Management Bylaw (Bylaw No: 2012-63). The City is
authorized to provide this service under The Cities Act and the Waste Management Bylaw. I already
have a backyard compost. How is this different? This service will accept some items that cannot be
processed in a typical backyard compost, such as meat, dairy and greasy cardboard. You are
encouraged to continue use of your backyard compost if you choose to do so. General Frequently
Asked Questions Green Cart Frequently Asked Questions What items are acceptable in the City’s green
carts? It is commonly referred to as “scrape the plate,” meaning that all food scraps, including
meat, bones, dairy and greases will be accepted. Yard waste and soiled paper (paper towel,
cardboard and tissues) will also be accepted. ...
Parks, Playgrounds & Picnic Sites
tre Playground Realtors Park Located in south/central Regina just off Elphinstone Street &
Regina Avenue, Kiwanis Park is home to a waterfall garden, walking
trails, playground and numerous sport facilities. The City of Regina has adopted new accessible
playground design standards. All playgrounds are currently under review for compliance with this
standard. Wascana Centre Location Accessibility Other Amenities Candy Cane Playground Wascana Park
Under Review Washrooms, Infant Swings, Picnic Site, Multi-Use Pathway Wascana Pool Playground
Wascana Park Under Review Outdoor Pool, Spray Pad, Picnic Site, Shade Structure, Washrooms in Pool
Area Central Zone Location Accessibility Other Amenities Crescent Park 1109 14th Ave. Under Review
Community Garden, Outdoor Rink Shelter, Ball Diamond Gocki Optimist Playground 2230 Lindsay St.
Under Review Splash Pad, Washrooms in Centre, Basketball Nets in Boarded Rink, Tennis, Bookable
Athletic Field Les Sherman Park 2420 Elphinstone St. Under Review Communication Board, Washrooms in
Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre, Multi-Use Pathway, Bookable Athletic Field, Ball Diamonds Pasqua
& 7th Park 1301 Pasqua St. Under Review Infant Swings East Zone Location Accessibility Other
Amenities Coleman Park 220 Fines Dr. Under Review Picnic Site Glencairn Park (Jumpstart) 2626
Dewdney Ave E. Under Review Spray Pad, Washrooms in Centre, Picnic Site, Shade Structure,
Communication Board, Library, Bookable Athletic Field, Outdoor Boarded Rink, Outdoor Rink Shelter,
Seasonal Off-Leash Dog Park Green Meadow Park 3598 Green Bank Rd. Under Review - Parkridge Park
1243 Rossie Dr. Under Review Spray Pad, Swings in Sand Surfacing, Multi-Use Pathway, Basketball
Hoop Rothwell Park 1201 Rothwell St. Under Review Infant Swings, Bookable Athletic Field North Zone
Location Accessibility Other Amenities Imperial Park 305 Rose St. Under Review Spray Pad,
Communication Board, Ball Diamond, Outdoor Rink Shelter, Outdoor Skateboard Park, Outdoor Boarded
Rink Māmowimīwēyitamōwin Park (formerly Regent Park) 3600 McKinley Ave. Under Review Spray Pad,
Communication Board, Outdoor Pool, Picnic Site, Basketball Courts, Seasonal Washrooms, Bookable
Athletic Field, Disc Golf, Dog Park, Toboggan Hill South Zone Location Accessibility Other
Amenities McKenna Park 5033 Padwick Rd. Under Review Infant Swings, Picnic Site, Shade Structure,
Bookable Athletic Field Realtors Park 170 Sunset Dr. Under Review Spray Pad, Infant Swing,
Washrooms in Centre, Picnic Site, Shade Structure, Outdoor Tennis, Outdoor Fitness Equipment,
Bookable Athletic Field West Zone Location Accessibility Other Amenities Al Pickard Park 343 N
Pickard St. Under Review - Rick Hansen Optimist Playground 1010 McCarthy Blvd. Under Review Spray
Pad, Seasonal Washrooms, Picnic Site, Shade Structure, Multi-Use Pathway Communication Panels
Communication panels were installed in Gocki Park, Les Sherman Park, Imperial Park and
Māmowimīwēyitamōwin Park. The panels allow nonverbal individuals or people experiencing
disabilities to share their needs or wants while using the park amenities. The communication panels
use the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), which helps learners of all ages who have
various cognitive, physical, and communication disabilities. The panels were created in partnership
with the faculty at St. Maria Faustina School and the Regina Speech Centre. Each sign has two
sides, one has general words and phrases, and the other has high-use words and images corresponding
with the activities and features of the playground and surrounding area. The panels are placed low
to the ground, within arms-reach of as many people as possible, so they can be clearly pointed at
or touched. ...
