Regina, Saskatchewan

Apr 2

The flag of the City of Regina, adopted on June 29, 1992, is a symbolic representation of the city's heritage and its deep connection to the land and royalty. It consists of two horizontal sections: a blue section on top, which is twice the height of the golden yellow section beneath. The flag features a royal crown in white with blue detailing, which is centrally placed within the blue section at the hoist. These design elements draw directly from Regina’s coat of arms and represent the city’s unique history, cultural significance, and economic foundation.

The colours used in the flag hold particular meaning. The blue represents the endless prairie sky, a nod to the vast and open landscape that defines much of the city and the surrounding region. This vastness is a key characteristic of the area, reflecting the expansive horizon visible across Saskatchewan. The gold, on the other hand, symbolizes the region’s wheat fields, which play a critical role in both the economy of Regina and the broader agricultural landscape of the province. Wheat farming has historically been a cornerstone of the city's development, making this color a fitting representation of the region’s agrarian identity.

In the canton, the white royal crown with blue details carries significant symbolism. It originates from the city's coat of arms and is a reminder of Regina’s royal connection. The crown specifically honors the city's status as the provincial capital of Saskatchewan and its historical ties to the British monarchy. The name Regina itself, which is Latin for "queen," was chosen in 1882 in honor of Queen Victoria. The renaming of the city was suggested by Princess Louise, the daughter of Queen Victoria, and the wife of the Marquess of Lorne, who was the governor general of Canada at the time. The name change from “Pile-of-Bones” to Regina signified both the city's colonial ties and its emerging role as a significant administrative and cultural center. Over time, Regina became affectionately known as the “Queen City of the Prairies,” a title that underscores its royal heritage and the respect it commands within the province.

The design of the flag was proposed by the Mayor’s Ad-Hoc Committee on Regina’s Symbols, chaired by Mayor Douglas R. Archer. The committee’s goal was to create a flag that not only represented the city’s historical and cultural roots but also served as a contemporary symbol of Regina’s identity. Following the proposal, the flag was adopted by the Regina City Council and officially included in the grant of heraldic emblems to the city by the Canadian Heraldic Authority. Although the original design featured a crown with a slightly different style, the final design reflected a more standardized version of the crown for official heraldic use.