Regina Construction III - Page 111

HomeInMyShoes · #**2201** Posted **Jan 22, 2015, 4:33 PM**

That seems like a really odd location and I'm disappointed they won't be downtown anymore. I would have taken the old SportChek over that site. The traffic from Chapters/Starbucks is nothing but money. Maybe a turn off from an access/parking standpoint, but there's not much parking in that lot either. While I love Zippity Zoom and Comic Readers, its not going to generate as much cross-traffic as Chapters/Starbucks would.

North_Regina_Boy · #**2202** Posted **Jan 22, 2015, 4:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by HomeInMyShoes

That seems like a really odd location and I'm disappointed they won't be downtown anymore. I would have taken the old SportChek over that site. The traffic from Chapters/Starbucks is nothing but money. Maybe a turn off from an access/parking standpoint, but there's not much parking in that lot either. While I love Zippity Zoom and Comic Readers, its not going to generate as much cross-traffic as Chapters/Starbucks would.

Hard to say what the lease rates are though. They can play a big factor in where companies end up.

Stormer · #**2203** Posted **Jan 22, 2015, 5:22 PM**

Apparently the owner is keeping some of the vehicle bays for his unique truck collection. They may even be part of the store.

HomeInMyShoes · #**2204** Posted **Jan 22, 2015, 5:29 PM**

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Hard to say what the lease rates are though. They can play a big factor in where companies end up.

True. I'd be shocked if the SportChek isn't quite a bit more pricey, but the renovations would seem to be a scale more difficult and expensive at the Midas location. We'll see how it pans out for them. I would expect a drop in their store traffic from what it was downtown. We'll see how that plays into their livelihood in the long run.

Festivus · #**2205** Posted **Jan 22, 2015, 5:40 PM**

I also don't think that the customers of Comic Readers and Zippity Zoom would be the same type of clientèle that Havik is going after.

thefourthtower · #**2206** Posted **Jan 23, 2015, 12:18 AM**

http://www.leaderpost.com/Rail+yard+redevelopment+plans+getting+going/10726378/story.html
Rail yard redevelopment plans getting going

BY NATASCIA LYPNY, LEADER-POST JANUARY 14, 2015

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Rail yard redevelopment plans getting going

An overall look at the old CP rail yard just north of downtown in Regina on Tuesday.
Photograph by: TROY FLEECE , Regina Leader-Post
REGINA — The Regina Revitalization Initiative (RRI) — beyond just the stadium project — is happening, really!

That’s part of the intent behind a report outlining how the city should dig its heels into strategic planning for the rail yard site this year.

“I think when we acquired the railway site, it’s a big undertaking and there’s always some uncertainty as to whether or not that’s going to proceed and when it would proceed. We heard a bit of the same with the stadium, too, that it’s never going to happen,” said the city’s director of major projects Kelly Scherr.

“So this is just making sure people know, although we’ve been a bit quiet on this process lately, that it’s going to continue to move forward, and it absolutely is a priority for the city.”

City administration is asking executive committee on Wednesday to approve hiring consultants to draft block-by-block land use plans for the 17.5-acre area, plus green-light how the city will go about developing it. Staff are recommending an approach whereby the city invests in “public infrastructure,” such as water services, a pedestrian connection to downtown or open spaces, to make the site more appealing for development by the private sector.

“We think this (approach) provides the best balance with respect to both public sector and private sector involvement,” said Scherr.

Mayor Michael Fougere approves of the administration’s chosen approach, likening the city’s public infrastructure investment to its funding of the City Square Plaza project to kick-start Regina’s downtown revitalization.

“This is our once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to really shape vacant lands downtown. Not many cities really have that anymore, and so it’s a clean slate what we can do there,” Fougere said.

thefourthtower · #**2207** Posted **Jan 23, 2015, 12:20 AM**

In that photo that appears to be quite a large chunk of land sitting next door to down town

thefourthtower · #**2208** Posted **Jan 23, 2015, 1:46 AM**

http://cjme.com/story/nbc-films-super-bowl-special-jon-ryan-regina-high-school/521692

NBC films Super Bowl special on Jon Ryan at Regina high school
Ryan went to Sheldon-Williams Collegiate as a teen
Reported by Kevin Martel
First Posted: Jan 22, 2015 7:29pm | Last Updated: Jan 22, 2015 7:31pm
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There could be a lot of eyeballs on the City of Regina and its Sheldon-Williams Collegiate on Super Bowl Sunday.

A crew was at the west end high school on Thursday shooting a special feature on Seattle Seahawks punter Jon Ryan that will air on NBC as part of the pre-game show on Feb 1. Ryan went to the school when he was a teenager.

“For the entire world to see Jon in action coming from Sheldon-Williams Collegiate it’s amazing,” said Principal Bill DeRosier.

The segment has the potential of reaching hundreds of millions of viewers.

Although DeRosier never taught Ryan, he does know him and shared his thoughts on camera.

“I was a little nervous. It was harder than I thought,” he stated.

“If my ugly mug gets on TV, great. But it’s not about me it’s about Jon and his family and his coaches and the people that were influential on him becoming a great young man.”

Not construction , but some great exposure for the city

BrutallyDishonest · #**2209** Posted **Jan 23, 2015, 3:10 AM**

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Originally Posted by North_Regina_Boy

Hard to say what the lease rates are though. They can play a big factor in where companies end up.

Havik owned their building downtown and they bought the new location. The price differential allows the extravagant renovations.

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Apparently the owner is keeping some of the vehicle bays for his unique truck collection. They may even be part of the store.

Oh wonderful, he gets to display his douchey, oversized semis he mistakenly thinks are appropriate for driving around an urban area.

UPP · #**2210** Posted **Jan 23, 2015, 5:20 PM**

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Havik owned their building downtown and they bought the new location. The price differential allows the extravagant renovations. Oh wonderful, he gets to display his douchey, oversized semis he mistakenly thinks are appropriate for driving around an urban area.

My thoughts exactly. Every time I see one of those Havik vehicles I roll my eyes.

StealthGirl · #**2211** Posted **Jan 23, 2015, 6:21 PM**

From facebook.....

NEW EAST YMCA LOCATION
The YMCA of Regina is expanding to East Regina.
We will be creating a health & fitness centre in the old Future shop building adjacent to Home Depot.
Opening date is set for late spring 2015.
1 YMCA with 3 locations.
Your YMCA Membership gives you access to all YMCA centres in Regina and across Canada.
Stay tuned for photos, videos, and more exciting content!
http://www.regina.ymca.ca/east-ymca/

North_Regina_Boy · #**2212** Posted **Jan 23, 2015, 7:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by StealthGirl

From facebook.....

NEW EAST YMCA LOCATION
The YMCA of Regina is expanding to East Regina.
We will be creating a health & fitness centre in the old Future shop building adjacent to Home Depot.
Opening date is set for late spring 2015.
1 YMCA with 3 locations.
Your YMCA Membership gives you access to all YMCA centres in Regina and across Canada.
Stay tuned for photos, videos, and more exciting content!
http://www.regina.ymca.ca/east-ymca/

Also access to the YMCA is granted to those traveling to the US, who have a membership here.

Stormer · #**2213** Posted **Jan 23, 2015, 7:56 PM**

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I just heard that Target is closing all 133 of its Canadian stores. Huge blow to Northgate Mall.

I would not be surprised to see GoodLife and Winners/Marshall's splitting most of the Northgate space.

Stormer · #**2214** Posted **Jan 23, 2015, 8:01 PM**

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My thoughts exactly. Every time I see one of those Havik vehicles I roll my eyes.

You guys are just jealous

sask1982 · #**2215** Posted **Jan 23, 2015, 9:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by Stormer

I would not be surprised to see GoodLife and Winners/Marshall's splitting most of the Northgate space.

Interesting - i really like that idea. I'm sure however, Northgate would prefer more of a "mainstream-anchor" tenant that will bring new traffic into the mall. Meaning a store that we don't already have in Regina.

StealthGirl · #**2216** Posted **Jan 23, 2015, 10:29 PM**

Anyone else find it funny that stretch of Quance is really going to be gym row? The Y, the new Golds, Orange Theory and Goodlife, all within 2 blocks or so.

BrutallyDishonest · #**2217** Posted **Jan 24, 2015, 2:32 AM**

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Anyone else find it funny that stretch of Quance is really going to be gym row? The Y, the new Golds, Orange Theory and Goodlife, all within 2 blocks or so.

Don't forget about FitZone on the other side of Vic.

Though that's likely to be the first to fail when the competition gets touch.

BrutallyDishonest · #**2218** Posted **Jan 24, 2015, 2:34 AM**

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Originally Posted by Stormer

I would not be surprised to see GoodLife and Winners/Marshall's splitting most of the Northgate space.

Northgate was already looking at something Winners/Marshalls, so it'll be interesting to see if they change it up now with the available space.

TechnicalRecession · #**2219** Posted **Jan 24, 2015, 6:39 AM**

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[url]http://cjme.com/story/nbc-films-super-bowl-special-jon-ryan-regina-high-school/521692[/u

Not construction , but some great exposure for the city

Here's another Reginian who's having success, good for her:

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Maslany is testing for the female lead in the first Star Wars stand-alone movie, one of several films LucasFilm and Disney are working on that will move “beyond the core Saga”.

The Regina native, who is currently filming Season 3 of the BBC America/Space series Orphan Black, reportedly is among a handful of candidates for the role. Credit LP.

http://www.leaderpost.com/entertainment/...rs+stand+alone+movie/10747800/story.html

Stormer · #**2220** Posted **Jan 24, 2015, 6:58 AM**

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Here's another Reginian who's having success, good for her:

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Maslany is testing for the female lead in the first Star Wars stand-alone movie, one of several films LucasFilm and Disney are working on that will move “beyond the core Saga”.

The Regina native, who is currently filming Season 3 of the BBC America/Space series Orphan Black, reportedly is among a handful of candidates for the role. Credit LP.

http://www.leaderpost.com/entertainment/...rs+stand+alone+movie/10747800/story.html

...and Mark McMorris won xGames gold tonight.