Ground was broken on Fire Station No. 8 on Friday, and the city’s fire chief says the new station will help reduce response times in southeast Regina.

Fire Station No. 8 is located at 5051 E. Primrose Green Drive at Chuka Boulevard. The “modern, fully equipped facility” is set to open early in 2027.

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“The southeast portion of the city has expanded significantly over the past 25 years,” fire chief Layne Jackson said in a statement.

“This new fire station will improve response times, provide critical community amenities and strengthen safety for residents in the area.”

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