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'Room for more': Fair fans want bigger rides, better security at QCX
Fairgoers experienced highs and lows at this year's Queen City Exhibition - and not just on the rides. Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL) District is asking patrons to provide feedback on th...
Aug 06, 2026 REAL District did not release attendance numbers on how many people went to the event, despite reporting the crowd sizes in years prior. (Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
Regina police report missing children, assault and bear spray incidents at 2026 QCX
The Regina Police Service reported fewer missing children, two incidents involving bear spray and more intoxication arrests at the 2026 Queen City Exhibition, compared to last year's event. Over the c...
Aug 05, 2026 The 2026 Queen City Exhibition ran from Wed, July 29 until Sun, Aug. 2. (Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
VIDEO: Meet the divers behind Queen City Ex's newest show
From the top of the tower, the pool below does not look big enough to catch someone falling 80 feet. To Simon Sarabura, it looks more like a teacup. "If you were to put a glass of water on the floor i...
Aug 02, 2026 Members of the Flying Fools High Diving Show stand above their portable pool during a performance at the Queen City Ex on Aug. 1, 2026. (Jacob Bamhour/980 CJME)
Kidway Morning returns for more accessible Queen City Ex
Before the midway filled with flashing lights, loud music and large crowds Thursday, a smaller group of fairgoers had the Queen City Ex almost to themselves. Kidway Morning returned on the second day ...
Jul 30, 2026 Children ride a dragon roller-coaster during Kidway Morning at the Queen City Ex on July 30, 2026. The program offered a quieter midway experience with reduced lights, sounds and crowds. (Jacob Bamhour/980 CJME)
New tastes and old memories fill the Queen City Ex
Hundreds poured through the gates on Wednesday as the Queen City Ex returned with new rides, new flavours and a few reminders of how much the Regina tradition has changed over the years. The five-day ...
Jul 30, 2026 Memory Lane volunteer Don Young, left, stands with long-time director Rollie Bourassa at the Queen City Ex. Bourassa has been involved with the exhibition for 63 years. (Jacob Bamhour/980 CJME)
Dogs, divers and mini donuts are all inside the gates of the Queen City Exhibition
All the greasy food and stomach-flipping rides you can hope for will be at the Queen City Exhibition this year. The fair's gates open to the public on Wednesday at noon. The exhibition will run from a...
Jul 29, 2026 The 2026 Queen City Exhibition runs from Wednesday until Sunday. (Gillian Massie/ 980 CJME)
Queen City Ex entertainment lineup features Arkells, Helix, Down With Webster
The Queen City Ex has unveiled its grandstand lineup for 2026. American country artists Billy Dean and Collin Raye will be playing at the Original 16 Grandstand Stage in Confederation Park on July 29,...
Jun 09, 2026 The 2026 grandstand lineup at the Queen City Ex includes Billy Dean, Collin Raye, Down with Webster, Helix, Quiet Riot, Dallas Smith and Arkells. Tickets go on sale on Tuesday. (Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
Regina City Council to hold final vote on Brandt-REAL deal on Wednesday
Regina city council will make a final decision on the proposed sale of parts of REAL District to Brandt Properties at its meeting May 6. Regina executive council voted to move forward a deal proposing...
Apr 30, 2026 An aerial view of REAL District. (980 CJME file photo)
Police responded to 'relatively small number of incidents' at 2025 Queen City Ex
Police in Regina say officers responded to "a relatively small number of incidents" at this year's Queen City Ex. At the exhibition, which ran from Wednesday through Sunday, police returned 76 missing...
Aug 05, 2025 Police returned 76 missing children safely to their families or caregivers during the exhibition. (Gillian Massie/ 980 CJME)
Queen City Ex gets underway, police boost presence to help ensure safety
The Queen City Ex opens today in Regina, with five days of music, rides and fun ahead. The exhibition runs from Wednesday through Sunday, and will be open from noon until midnight each day at the REAL...
Jul 30, 2025 The exhibition runs from Wednesday through Sunday, and will be open from noon until midnight each day at the REAL District. (Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
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