Regimental colours returned to Legislative Building

October 21, 2026

Media Release, Government Relations, Government of Saskatchewan

Key points from this story:

• Regimental Colours returned to Legislative Building
• Originally displayed in the Legislative Rotunda
• Removed during cathedral renovations in 2024
• Attended by lieutenant governor and premier
• Colours represent four Saskatchewan battalions
• Royal Regina Rifles maintain the Colours

First displayed in the building's Rotunda, the Colours will once again be publicly displayed where they will serve as a visible reminder of Saskatchewan's military heritage and the generations of Saskatchewan soldiers who served their country.

"The return of the Royal Regina Rifles' Regimental Colours to the Legislative Building is a proud and meaningful homecoming," Premier Scott Moe said. "These Colours honour Saskatchewan soldiers who served with courage and made great sacrifices in defence of our freedoms. Presented as gifts from the people of Saskatchewan and first displayed in this building, they stand as a lasting tribute to those who served and a reminder of the debt we owe them."

The return was marked with a ceremony attended by Lieutenant Governor Bernadette McIntyre, Premier Scott Moe, Provincial Military Liaison Blaine McLeod, members of the Royal Regina Rifles and honoured guests.

The Colours were displayed in the Legislative Building Rotunda until 1977, when they were relocated to the regiment's church, St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral in Regina. Following their removal during cathedral renovations in 2024, the Colours have now been returned to public display, restoring an important symbol of Saskatchewan's military history.

"These four regiments' Colours are more than the treasured artefacts of those famous regiments: the 28th Northwest Battalion, 68th Battalion, 195th Battalion and 249th Battalion," Royal Regina Rifles Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Barry, MMM, CD said. "Canada in general and Saskatchewan in particular fought hard in the Great War and of the four Saskatchewan battalions, all but the 28th were broken up and their soldiers reinforced other units on arrival in Europe due to the immense casualties in the heavy fighting. The 28th Battalion alone had more than 10,000 soldiers serve under its colours and suffered 6,000 casualties, with 922 killed in action. The memory of the Saskatchewan soldiers of these Antecedent Wartime Regiments is perpetuated, and all who later served their Majesties, Canada and the people of this great country honour them. Most importantly, the people of Saskatchewan who have always fought for their sovereign, Canada, and fellow Canadians, will see these treasured Colours, perpetuate their memory and continue the great legacy of their Saskatchewan fighting regiments."

In military tradition, Colours are among a regiment's most significant symbols. They display the crests, badges and battle honours earned through service and preserve the history and achievements of those who served under them. The Royal Regina Rifles regiment maintains and holds the Colours of the 28th, 68th and 195th Battalions and has custody of the Colours of the 249th Battalion.