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Global News
4 days ago
- General
- Global News
Hidden Treasures: Saskatchewan's Government House, the Edwardian Gardens
Saskatchewan's Government House can take people on a trip through time inside the museum. However, once you step outside, you step into an oasis that is the Edwardian Gardens. The Government House that stands along Dewdney Avenue today was first established in 1891 and sat on over 50 acres of land. While serving as residence for the lieutenant-governor, it operated as a farm for a few decades. 'You had to be self-sufficient around that time,' says Gareth Evans, Programming and Visitors Services supervisor at Government House. 'In fact, Amédée Forget actually won quite a few awards for the food that was produced here at local festivals.' Forget worked with George Watt who has head gardener of the grounds from 1894 to 1921. Both keen gardeners who would take trips to Banff, Alberta to collect saplings of trees and other plants to bring back to Saskatchewan. Story continues below advertisement 'Their aim was to create this oasis in the prairies,' says Evans. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Watt also played a massive role in planting many trees and tending landscapes across Regina that are still standing today. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, Government House began selling off acres of land as it was transforming into a garden. Today the property is spread out across eight and half acres with several different garden beds spread out across the historic grounds. 'We've got the platinum jubilee bed. We have the ceremonial circle. We have the reconciliation bed. We also have the liberation gardens or Netherlands bed. We have the herb garden, vegetable garden,' says Davis Hunks, Horticulturist with the Provincial Capital Commission. He says the gardens are laid out in the traditional Edwardian style. 'It tends to be a little bit more romantic, so you'll notice lots of curving round and meandering paths.' Each bed and planter features a different arrangement of flowers and plants with different significance. People are able to get free guided tours of the gardens during its operational hours. Provincial Affairs Reporter Katherine Ludwig walks through the garden in the video above to better understand how the colourful plants bring the grounds to life.
CTV News
18-07-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Dutch Elm Disease found in trees at Regina's Wascana Centre
The province says two trees in Wascana Centre have been removed after testing positive for Dutch Elm Disease. According to the province, the trees were removed July 14 near Goose Hill and the Saskatchewan Science Centre. Since 2015, there have been five confirmed cases of Dutch Elm Disease in Wascana Centre, the province said. One case in 2014, one in 2019, one in 2024 and two in 2025. The Provincial Capital Commission (PCC) is responsible for the maintenance and future of the urban forest in the Wascana Centre as well as around Government House. 'Elm trees are an important part of Regina's tree canopy cover,' PCC executive director Jenna Schroeder said in a news release. 'Wascana Centre is proud to be a place where friends and families can gather and enjoy the outdoors at one of our many picnic spots.' 'To ensure the continued health of our trees, we remind visitors that it is illegal to transport, store or buy elm firewood,' she added. Wascana Centre also released its master plan for growth moving forward earlier this month. The City of Regina said on July 3 that it was seeing a Dutch Elm Disease outbreak, with 16 trees testing positive for the disease so far. Ray Morgan, the acting director of parks and open space services at the City of Regina, said the numbers so far are concerning. 'If it's this early in the season, our projection is it's going to be a long season for Dutch Elm Disease,' he said on July 3. 'We are about two weeks earlier than normal.' More to come…
CTV News
18-07-2025
- General
- CTV News
Wascana Centre unveils new master plan for area's future
WATCH: Regina's Wascana Centre has unveiled the final draft of a master plan for its future. Wayne Mantyka has the details. The Wascana Centre, home to the Saskatchewan Legislative Building and the University of Regina, has unveiled a master plan that showcases its future. The area has long been recognized as the heart of Regina and has gradually evolved over the decades. The latest change is to the shoreline near the legislative building with new pathways and additional benches. A new master plan is released every 10 years. 'Things that we are going to be working on is continuing to invest in the pathways system, renewing our picnic sites, renewing our washrooms and then we also have an example of if we were to do a seasonal lane closure,' Jenna Schroeder, executive director of the Provincial Capital Commission said. The final draft of the 2025 Wascana Centre Master Plan can be seen on the centre's website. 'Anybody can take a look, they can download the draft and email your feedback,' Schroeder said. Wascana Centre Master Plan Wascana Park was founded in 1912 and was incorporated into Wascana Centre 50 years later. The latest master plan is aiming to ensure the area remains one of Regina's most cherished places to visit. Nick and Barn Eugelmi are a prime example of how many people have enjoyed the centre for decades. They come to the legislative building's flower garden every year on Barb's birthday. 'We love nature, especially flowers and things like that and here is an ideal thing,' Nick Eugelmi said. The two have many happy memories together from over the decades at Wascana Centre. 'We took our children here into the park for walking and looking around and things like that,' Barb Eugelmi said.
