Regina, SK Quiz Flashcards
(14 cards)
The area that is now Regina was originally referred to by the Cree place name ‘oskana ka-asastēki’ due to the large amount of bison bones that were stacked in an effort to honour the animals’ spirit. Settlers translated oskana ka-asastēki to what name to refer to the area?
Pile of Bones
The name ‘Regina’ is Latin for what term?
Queen
Regina is often referred to as the “Queen City”. Which queen was the city named after?
Queen Victoria
What year did Regina become a city?
1903
In 1882, Regina was the chosen location for the headquarters of the North West Mounted Police, which are now called what?
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Who was the first female mayor of Regina?
Doreen Hamilton
What year did Regina become the capital of Saskatchewan?
1906
On June 30, 1912, what natural disaster occurred in Regina that left more than 2,500 people without homes?
Tornado
What Regina sports team is the oldest major junior hockey franchise in the world?
The Regina Pats
The Royal Canadian Museum is home to ‘Scotty’, the largest of what type of dinosaur?
Tyrannosaurus Rex
What was the name of the original stadium where the Saskatchewan Roughriders played their home games?
Taylor Field
Who is the current mayor of Regina?
Chad Bachynski
What is the approximate population of Regina?
253,000
Regina is located on Treaty _____ land and within the traditional territory of the ____________ people.
4 & Metis
