The Royal Regina Rifles

08/31/2026

Exercise Western Sabre 2026 brought together over 1,000 soldiers from three brigades of the 3rd Canadian Division at CFB Wainwright, forging them into a powerful fighting force.

The Royal Regina Rifles faced realistic combat scenarios. During the Advance to Contact exercise, Infantry, Armoured, and Artillery units collaborated to cover several kilometres of challenging terrain, effectively engaging and defeating enemy forces.

The Royal Regina Rifles, alongside units from the 38 Canadian Brigade Group’s Infantry Company Group, demonstrated remarkable skill and effectiveness in these operations.

Exercise Western Sabre 2026 showcases the strength and capability of our soldiers in complex tactical situations!
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L’exercice Western Sabre 2026 a réuni plus de 1 000 soldats de trois brigades de la 3e Division canadienne à la BFC Wainwright, les forgeant en une force de combat puissante.

Les Royal Regina Rifles ont affronté des scénarios de combat réalistes. Lors de l’exercice d’Avance au Contact, les unités d’infanterie, blindées et d’artillerie ont collaboré pour parcourir plusieurs kilomètres de terrain difficile, engageant et défaisant efficacement les forces ennemies.

Les Royal Regina Rifles, aux côtés des unités du groupe de la compagnie d’infanterie du 38e Groupe-brigade du Canada, ont démontré une compétence et une efficacité remarquables dans opérations.

L’exercice Western Sabre 2026 met en valeur la force et la capacité de nos soldats dans des situations tactiques complexes !
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08/21/2026

The C16 AGLS is one of the heavy weapons utilized by the Royal Regina Rifles during their training exercises. This weapon system is integral to their operations, providing substantial firepower in various combat scenarios.
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Le AGLS C16 est l’une des armes lourdes utilisées par les Royal Regina Rifles lors de leurs exercices d’entraînement. Ce système d’arme est essentiel à leurs opérations, offrant une puissance de feu considérable dans divers scénarios de combat.
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08/20/2026

Join us for a special pre-season TGIT Speaker Series event on Thursday, August 20 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm, featuring a presentation by LCol Kevin Barry of The Royal Regina Rifles who will presenting: Army Modernization

💲Admission: Free (suggested $5 donation to help cover food)

📧Registration: Please email [email protected] so we can prepare the appropriate amount of food

📍Location: Senior Ranks Mess, Regina Armoury
1600 Elphinstone St, Regina, Saskatchewan

Bio:

Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Andrew Barry, MMM, CD was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

He joined the army 27 November 1986 as a Private and was posted to the Third Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (3 PPCLI). He was then posted to 2 Commando, the Canadian Airborne Regiment in 1994 where he was promoted to Sergeant. He went to Edmonton with the rest of the PPCLI Parachute Company in 1995, and with the re-formation of 3 PPCLI, was employed as a Section Commander and Platoon 2IC. In 1999 he was commissioned from the ranks, and was posted to 1 PPCLI where he was a Platoon Commander, LAV Captain and a Coy 2IC. Posted to HQ 1 CMBG in 2005, he served as G3 Plans and G3 Ops and was promoted to Major in 2008. He was posted to 3 PPCLI as an OC, he became DCO in June 2010, and assumed command as Commanding Officer March 2011 to June 2012. After French Language Training he was posted to 3rd Canadian Division Headquarters as the G37 and later G5 Force Development. He assumed command of The Royal Regina Rifles on 16 Aug 2025.

08/20/2026

: .50 Cal Heavy Machine Gun Course at Dundurn Range, 2018.
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Cours de mitrailleuse lourde de calibre .50 au champ de tir de Dundurn, 2018.
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