Moose Jaw Multiplex
 

Moose Jaw is on the verge of building a new home for the Moose Jaw Warriors. Unfortunately costs have skyrocketed and has delayed the project. If they don't build it, they will lose their WHL franchise. There has been some debate of where to put it too, I'm hoping for downtown, obviously.

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estevan is building a 2000 seat arena too.....my firm is designing it...i will post an image when it is done.

No attack against you, but odd that they would go out of province to choose a firm. But then again, I know nothing about trying to choose an architect. And even further, perhaps you guys are the best. :P

That's a fairly decent size rink given the size of Estevan and the level of their hockey.

we do lots of work in saskatchewan...there arent a huge number of architects in saskatchewan, particularily for special building types where previous experience is important.

one of the nicest buildings my firm has ever done is the mendel gallery in saskatoon.....we did casino regina too a while back....a spa in moose jaw.

i think this one came about becasue they saw the arena in dauphin for the kings and they wanted the same architect.

I'd assume that there are enough architects given the number of projects and population?

oh my goodness Moose Jaw looks scary... Susan Sarandon was right:P

Errr?

nope

179 architects in saskatchewan (pop. 1m)

350 architects in manitoba (pop. 1.17m)

saskatchewan building permits jan-nov 2006: 1,067.3b
manitoba building permits jan-nov 2006: 1,281.7b

saskatchewan is under represented in the field of architecture considering the population and the amount of construction.

Hah, that seems like a lot of architects to me.

I'd chalk it up to the fact that Manitoba has a Faculty of Architecture. Its been mentioned as a possible faculty addition at the U of R.

naw...manitoba's proportion is about the same as the other areas of the country...saskatchewan's is low for some reason....probably the lack of a larger urban centre.

So then, if we have a lack of any large Urban centres, then the number of architects we have is adequate.

yeah, ok....

Anyways, thanks for coming out.

Back on track, please.

I recently attended a Warrior – Pats game at the Can. Although the old arena is a complete piece of shit, the atmosphere was outstanding. 3000 in the can kicks the crap out of any 6000+ Blade games I have been too (6000 at the CUC is less than half full). The new arena looks great btw.

What would be the official seating capacity of this arena?

In the interest of "midwestern" bonding, I would point out that the Moose Jaw Warriors are the old Winnipeg Warriors. I see from wikipedia that the even older Winnipeg Monarchs/Clubs/Junior Jets are now the Lethbridge Hurricanes.

Winnipeg should work harder at keeping a junior team. I think a junior team would be a great addition to the Peg City.

Wasn't there a big fire in downtown Moose Jaw a couple years ago??

Is there a possibility of the new arena filling in that gap .. or is that land spoken for?

You designed the Moose Jaw Spa!!???

Holy Crap!!! .. do you know you are a GOD in Moose Jaw? :worship: That is the biggest thing in Moose Jaw since sliced bread. :yes:

Only a few buildings burnt down. The lots are fairly small, nothing that could fit this project. They actually want to put it west of Main Street. The east side has seen some positive developments i.e. Casino, Spa, etc. Whereas the West side, not so much.

Ouch. That was a little harsh.

Looks like a nice facility. Perhaps I overlooked this, but what is the planned capacity? And is that a running track around the seating?! I've never seen such a thing. Does anybody know of any examples of other sports facilities that incorporate such a feature?

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its a pretty common feature these days...dauphin arena has one...estevan will have one....as well as another i cant really talk about in winnipeg.

small towns like it because it is a good feature to sell to community groups like seniors..makes it easier to fund raise.

Clare Drake in Edmonton has a track like that.

Interesting, thanks. I wonder if there are any around the Vancouver metro like that...

The new physical activities complex (PAC) on the U of S campus is like that, only below is basketball courts.

same with the new kinesiology centre at the U of R

it is a bit of a tough one though, because arenas like to be cold and running tracks...especially ones that are often walking tracks for seniors like to be warm...it can be a real challenge mechanically.

Moose Jaw city council is banking on some money coming from the federal government, after yesterday's budget announcement. We'll find out in a few days.

Crushed Can
 

Would it be rude to point out that although rundown, the crushed can is a nationally recognized hockey rink designed by SK architect Joe Pettick & one of the few projects in the province to win a Governors General Award? A building of it's time & spirit. No offense to the crew at Number 10 in Winnipeg since I quite like the plan (esp the inclusion of the track) but I find the quasi historical facades to be blah.

Moose Jaw Multiplex would be a great name for a band.

The architect for the new Multiplex is Saunders Evans Architects of Regina.

Moose Jaw doesn't have much of a choice though. Either they build or lose their team and have to cheer for Regina. And let me tell you, that wouldn't go over well....both parts.

yeah, it isnt #10, but i agree...it looks like an american college arena....they always do the red brick arena thing, with the light brick around arched windows....

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The design will fit in perfectly with the area though. MJ has preserved all of their old brick buildings. A large percentage of buildings downtown is that colour of brick.

Don't get me wrong, I think the crushed can has served it's time & new hockey economics demand a new rink ... just wished it looked "new". Let the old buildings look old & do your best to preserve them but let the new stuff look of their time. I think it just makes for a rich urban fabric.

I thought someone earlier mentioned that the design came out of Winnipeg & that they designed the Mendel in Saskatoon? Am I mistaken?

Apparently that was the MJ spa.

I've got my rinks wrong ... he was referring to a new one in Estevan.

Running Tracks in Arena's
 

We are currently constructing a new Arena Complex for Camrose Alberta's Junior Hockey Team the Camrose Kodiaks. It has a 3 lane running track around it also. Seating 2,500 plus, Upper deck seating, Skyboxes to Rexall Place standards, lounge that over looks the main arena in this building, fitness room, NHL sized change rooms and workout rooms, etc. This place has it all. Watch for it's opening this August 2007.
See City of Camrose Website for details and updates.

A historical Facade would look good in downtown Moose Jaw. It might as well build on what it has, a hertiage of old buildings and other history.

At the risk of repeating myself, what is the seating capacity of this new complex?

Not too sure, probably around 2,000-3,000 though

I'd think it might be bigger than that. The current civic centre is close to 3200. I'd assume it'd be at least that if not somewhat bigger.

Moose Jaw is a great little city. I used to love going there to visit my grandma when I was little. I especially loved the hills! haha The city really needs the multiplex, though. That team is very important to the city, and the multiplex would be a huge boost to the economy.

Spent the last couple of days in Moose Jaw and it's like stepping back in time. Lots of great "old" buildings lining and "radiating" from an actual busy main street. Lots of great photo opportunities. I will definitely make a point of driving out there again in the summer.

Does anyone know what's happening to the Walter Scott Building on the north-east corner of Main Street and High Street? It looked like every floor but the main is vacant.

It reminds me a little of a mini- Nationwide Arena.

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I think it would be a great additon to downtown Moose Jaw.

In other news, the downtown lots which were the victim of a fire a number of years ago now have a For Sale sign. Good to see.

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Considering that the Western Hockey League is telling the Warriors that it's time either build a new arena or move the franchise to somewhere that will, let's ask the $64 million question: what's happening to the arena project?

are u kidding me? there are no drive thru atm's in moose jaw. yeah bank of montreal will be opening a new branch in the cornerstone shopping district in pa.