Diocese seeks removal of heritage status for St. Matthew's Anglican Church in Regina
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St. Matthew’s Anglican Church could become a community hub in the Heritage neighbourhood. However, its heritage designation status is standing in the way of any future development plans.
St. Matthew’s Anglican Church could become a community hub in the Heritage neighbourhood. However, its heritage designation status is standing in the way of any future development plans.
The Anglican Diocese of Qu’Appelle owns the nearly century-old building located on the corner of Winnipeg Street and 14th Avenue. Over the years, the foundation has shifted, causing the building to become unstable and unsafe to use, according to the diocese.
“The church is no longer used as a church. The congregation moved out two years ago and blended with another congregation,” Rev. Mike Sinclair told the city’s planning committee on Tuesday.
“We’re not in a position to use this heritage property in the way it was designated.”
The diocese is asking city council to remove the heritage designation status, which would allow them to demolish the church and rebuild.
The church, a piece of “gothic revival” architecture, was constructed in 1926. It was built on the original dairy farmlands donated by early Regina settler, George Broder.
The land it sits on, as well as the red brick façade, stone accents and stained glass windows, makes it a significant part of the city’s heritage.
