'Wow,': Open house at new Regina stadium draws praise on social media
$278 million facility will be officially open for 2017 football season
"Wow," was one of the more common words used on social media Saturday to describe people's reaction to Regina's new $278-million football stadium
A day-long sneak peek was offered by the city, allowing thousands to check out the facility which officials said was "substantially" complete earlier in the week.
More events, including a half-capacity university football game, are slated for later in the fall.
New Mosaic Stadium will be the home of the Saskatchewan Roughriders beginning in the 2017 CFL season.
Open house of the new <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/mosaicstadium?src=hash">#mosaicstadium</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/yqrstadium?src=hash">#yqrstadium</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/riders?src=hash">#riders</a> <a href="https://t.co/zkBoXR6PCZ">pic.twitter.com/zkBoXR6PCZ</a>
—@kaycursMagnificent <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/mosaicstadium?src=hash">#mosaicstadium</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/yqr?src=hash">#yqr</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/saskriders?src=hash">#saskriders</a> <a href="https://t.co/Q0gbPJhqsN">pic.twitter.com/Q0gbPJhqsN</a>
—@slamwalleyeWow, incredible. Well done to all involved. Get a sneak peek today! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/yqrstadium?src=hash">#yqrstadium</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MosaicMoments?src=hash">#MosaicMoments</a> <a href="https://t.co/rlC7ojPrD6">pic.twitter.com/rlC7ojPrD6</a>
—@TyHopsonGot a sneak peak at the new Mosaic Stadium today with my dad. Beauty of a place! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/yqrstadium?src=hash">#yqrstadium</a> <a href="https://t.co/S8gzCbdy7L">pic.twitter.com/S8gzCbdy7L</a>
—@TyranAultPretty fancy <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/yqrstadium?src=hash">#yqrstadium</a> <a href="https://t.co/kNUPsxMOmg">pic.twitter.com/kNUPsxMOmg</a>
—@JillMorganCBCLooking good! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YQRStadium?src=hash">#YQRStadium</a> <a href="https://t.co/rdpBNORKqa">pic.twitter.com/rdpBNORKqa</a>
—@LauraAmbrose