Regina Mayor Sandra Masters’ trip to France for D-Day event approved by council [Video]

Regina Mayor Sandra Masters’ trip to France has been approved by city council.

Councillors Findura, Mohl, Stevens, Mancinelli as well as Masters herself voted for the motion – while councillors Bresciani, Nelson, Leblanc and Zachidniak voted against.

The trip is to participate in the 80th commemoration of D-Day from June 3 – 9, 2024.

City administration estimates the cost of the trip to be around $6,000. Listed costs include airfare, rail transportation, accommodations and meals.

Masters was invited by the mayors of the French town of Thue et Mue and municipality of Bretteville-l’Orgueilleuse.

The Royal Regina Rifles participated in the Normandy landings and liberation of the town on June 6-7, 1944. The regiment will concurrently host a 10-day Tour of Honour to Europe that week.