[Moncton] Northwest/Magnetic Hill Developments - Page 25

L'homard · #**481** Posted **Mar 26, 2015, 5:43 PM**

T&T online is reporting Cabela's will open May 28th with a ribbon cutting that features a guy chopping the ribbon with a bow and arrow from an elevated stand (they do this all the time - quite dramatic and pretty darned neat.)
Doors open 10 a.m.
Expect mayhem to ensue.

MonctonRad · #**482** Posted **Apr 3, 2015, 1:15 AM**

The Lighting Design Centre store at Hastings Ridge appears to have closed.......

MonctonRad · #**483** Posted **Apr 4, 2015, 6:18 PM**

Just noticed there is a Facebook page for a beautification project for Hildegarde Drive. This project apparently is in the process of fundraising and has the support of municipal council.

Mostly the plan is to plant lots of decorative trees on Hildegarde between Mountain Road and Mailhot. It sounds like a good idea.

This is their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/ProjetHildegardProject?pnref=story

micks5477 · #**484** Posted **Apr 5, 2015, 12:45 AM**

Just wondering, but why should I or any of the citizens of Moncton need to have a fundraiser for the Hildegard Beautification or Beautification of any other area of Moncton. This is why we pay taxes and it should be budgeted for. If I want to plant a tree in my front yard then I pay for it. Of course it has the support of municipal council. It is not coming out of there pocket. We have some of the highest taxes in Canada. Let the city and our tax dollars do the Beautification. I would enjoy reading other comments readers may have.

L'homard · #**485** Posted **Apr 5, 2015, 3:45 AM**

I'd like some more info on why one of the nicest neighbourhoods needs beautification.
Is it not as nice as I thought it was maybe?

MonctonRad · #**486** Posted **Apr 5, 2015, 1:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by L'homard

I'd like some more info on why one of the nicest neighbourhoods needs beautification.
Is it not as nice as I thought it was maybe?

Well, to be fair the section of Hildegarde Drive to be beautified is only the northern section which is a collector route with no driveway access. The curbsides are decidedly weedy and unkempt. Also, this section of Hildegarde Drive is bounded by the Hildegarde subdivision which is decidedly (lower) middle class.

Mind you, the movers and shakers behind this project seem to be denizens of the Rosemount subdivision which is upper middle class. They have to drive down Hildegarde to get to Mountain Road, so perhaps they feel the need to shield their eyes from the backyards of the Hildegarde folk which line that section of the road.

Seriously though, there shouldn't be a fuss. If the cost is being covered by the beautification committee, then I don't know why people should mind that this is being done. As long as the project has the city's blessing then who cares?

As for those who feel that any project such as this should be the sole prerogative of the city government, I would wager that this project would be so far off the city's radar that nothing would ever happen. Hildegarde Drive is a neighbourhood collector street and will never be anything more than that. I doubt that the public works department much cares what the street looks like, as long as the pavement is maintained in reasonable condition.

L'homard · #**487** Posted **Apr 5, 2015, 2:04 PM**

I must go for an ice cream and take a spin up there and better familiarize myself with that neighbourhood. I used to date a girl ffrom up there back in the 1980s, but admittedly it wasn't the neighbourhood esthetics I was checking out at that time.

MonctonRad · #**488** Posted **Apr 30, 2015, 11:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by Mike in Moncton

Someone told me they saw this discussion. I have to give you credit, your uncovering of new retail concepts at Hastings Ridge is impressive. A friend of mind is a hair stylist and they had the owners of the new "tattoo & piercing" studio present the concept to them this week. It is much more than a tattoo/piercing shop. The studio will combine multiple services male & female hair, tattoo, piercing and retail in very cool 2500 foot space. Like one of the previous comments in this discussion - the plan is to bring tattoo & piercing more mainstream. Should be a cool place

The signage for this new store at Hastings Ridge has gone up. It will be called Ego.

L'homard · #**489** Posted **May 12, 2015, 5:20 PM**

Casino NB has been sold the owners of Casino NS for a cool 95 large ones, says the T&T.

OUIR@random · #**490** Posted **May 12, 2015, 5:34 PM**

Indeed, Casino New Brunswick was just sold to the Great Canadian Gaming company based in British Columbia (subject to the government approval). I wonder what this will mean for the future, probably not much. I was told by some people who frequent the Casino fairly often that numbers are down; the winnings and the number of patrons...

MonctonRad · #**491** Posted **May 20, 2015, 8:07 PM**

from the City of Moncton website:

May 20, 2015

MONCTON – The City of Moncton would like to advise the public of reconstruction of Canadian Heights Park, between Crown Crescent and Chelsea Road, beginning on Wednesday, May 20.

The community park will contain new play equipment, a swing set, park benches and an open play area which could be used for a skating rink in winter months. Duration of the construction is expected to be two months.

The City regrets any inconvenience this may cause and appreciates your patience during construction of the new park for the community.

This project is part of the overall Recreation Master Plan which was approved by Moncton City Council in 2010. The goal of the multi-year plan is to provide every community with public green space within five minutes walking distance of their front door.

For more information, please contact the City of Moncton’s Parks and Leisure Services department at 853-3516.

This park is roughly behind the Lounsbury Centre on Mountain Road.

mylesmalley · #**492** Posted **May 20, 2015, 8:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by OUIR@random

Indeed, Casino New Brunswick was just sold to the Great Canadian Gaming company based in British Columbia (subject to the government approval). I wonder what this will mean for the future, probably not much. I was told by some people who frequent the Casino fairly often that numbers are down; the winnings and the number of patrons...

Revenue earned by the province has been increasing most years since it opened.

OUIR@random · #**493** Posted **May 20, 2015, 11:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by mylesmalley

Revenue earned by the province has been increasing most years since it opened.

I'm glad it is making money for our province, and I'm not surprised by it, but that doesn't mean that there's not less winnings and less patrons. More revenue for the province means less winnings for gamblers, if you think about it for a second. Many people told me that the slots are not as ''loose'' as they used to, whether or not that is rumor or fact, only Casino NB knows that.

mylesmalley · #**494** Posted **May 21, 2015, 12:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by OUIR@random

I'm glad it is making money for our province, and I'm not surprised by it, but that doesn't mean that there's not less winnings and less patrons. More revenue for the province means less winnings for gamblers, if you think about it for a second. Many people told me that the slots are not as ''loose'' as they used to, whether or not that is rumor or fact, only Casino NB knows that.

The provincial government gets half of the revenue from the casino, according to the CBC. The province's share over the past five years:

2010-2011 - $15.9 million
2011-2012 - $18.9 million
2012-2013 - $24.4 million
2013-2014 - $23.8 million
2014-2015 - $26.6 million (unaudited)

ALC regulates the payout ratio for VLTs but I can't find any information regarding how the rates are set at CasinoNB. You very well might be right that they set it at whatever they want. However Ontario requires casinos to get approval before any changes to payout rates is approved. I expect it would be the same here.

It stands to reason that you'll feel like payouts are dropping the longer / more frequently you go because of law of large numbers.

Now it could be that the average take per customer is going up...

MonctonRad · #**495** Posted **May 22, 2015, 7:12 PM**

found by pierremoncton on the Radio-Canada site, reposted here as Magic Mountain is at Magnetic Hill:

Magic Mountain is Expanding

source: Radio-Canada

The observant contributors to our board have been proven correct. The renovations ongoing at Magic Mountain are indeed for the amusement park rides recently acquired from Crystal Palace. In particular, you can see the Tivoli Swing (wave swinger) in the background on the above rendering. It also appears they are planning a ferris wheel, which would be a new acquisition. According to Radio-Canada, the roll out of the new rides will be in three phases and will be complete in 2017.

Once complete, Magic Mountain will unquestionably be the largest water park/amusement park in Atlantic Canada.

Being on the side of a hill, you likely would have a tremendous view of the whole Petitcodiac River valley from both the ferris wheel and the Tivoli Swing.

NBNYer · #**496** Posted **May 22, 2015, 7:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by MonctonRad

found by pierremoncton on the Radio-Canada site, reposted here as Magic Mountain is at Magnetic Hill:

Magic Mountain is Expanding

Excellent news! The article also states that there will be an arcade and a few restaurants.

All that's missing now is a proper roller coaster and Magic Mountain will be a full fledged amusement park. This will be quite the tourist draw.

micks5477 · #**497** Posted **May 23, 2015, 2:25 PM**

Magic Mountain Announces Multi-Year Expansion Plan

MONCTON (NB) – May 22, 2015 – Magic Mountain Ltd., a member of the Maritime Fun Group of Companies, is pleased to announce the construction of an amusement ride park adjacent to the existing waterpark at Magnetic Hill.

“We believe that the Moncton area, and specifically Magnetic Hill, is a unique destination in Atlantic Canada for families,” said company President Mark Jelley. “These additions will complement existing attractions in the area and will help to attract more visitors overall. The Magnetic Hill Zoo and Magic Mountain Waterpark are already two of the most visited attractions in New Brunswick.” “Our company is pleased to be able to add these attractions to our park,” said General Manager John Jelley. “Some of these have been seen in this area before, and some will be entirely new to the area. The park will operate similarly to other ride parks with free admission to the grounds and a pay per ride option in addition to a bracelet option. While we are anticipating having some rides open later this summer, this is just the first phase and we are excited about the product that you will see develop over the next few years.”

Construction of Phase 1 has already begun and is scheduled to open mid-July 2015. It will see the addition of The Sky Flyer, Carousel, Krazy Kars, Red Baron, Convoy, Jumpin’ Star, Treehouse Playpark, and Rio Grande Train. It will also feature a new ticketing area, accessible washrooms, Old Fashioned Carnival games and the addition of a new food area including a second Beavertails location at Magic Mountain. Mark stated that “We are pleased to partner with Beavertails to provide another outlet for this Canadian culinary icon. It has proven to be one of our most popular treats and this location will be accessible to the public at our entrance without paying admission.”

Phase 2, scheduled to open mid-June 2016, will see the addition of The Waveswinger and 3-4 larger carnival rides. John commented that, “These types of rides will appeal to a wide age range.” Phase 3 will include an indoor amusement facility with laser tag, blacklight mini-golf, large arcade, party rooms and a Time Freak attraction that has not been seen in this area before. “This type of facility will extend our operating season and provide a new tourism draw throughout the year,” said John. The current plan has Phase 3 opening in 2017.

“We are pleased that the construction will contribute to the local economy and the new park will add year- round positions to our work force and over 30 to our seasonal team,” said Mark. The Maritime Fun Group, led by the Jelley, Dunville and Hickey families, is a group of companies that own and operate Magic Mountain in Moncton, NB as well as Burlington Amusement Park, Sandspit Amusement Park, and Shining Waters Family Fun Park on PEI. During peak season, the group employs approximately 400 Atlantic Canadians.

For more information:

John Jelley
506-857-9283 x101
[email protected]

Mark Jelley
506-857-9283 x103
[email protected]

pierremoncton · #**498** Posted **May 23, 2015, 3:48 PM**

So then it appears that aside from the roller coaster, all of the Crystal Palace rides are staying in Moncton...

MonctonRad · #**499** Posted **May 23, 2015, 5:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by pierremoncton

So then it appears that aside from the roller coaster, all of the Crystal Palace rides are staying in Moncton...

Yep, and a couple of new rides are being added too. I really like the fact that they're going to build an indoor amusement facility to extend the shoulder season. My middle son will be most pleased that Moncton will be getting a second Beavertails location. He's addicted.....

MonctonRad · #**500** Posted **May 23, 2015, 6:44 PM**

I did some poking around on the interweb, and this would appear to be the Time Freak attraction that they alluded to in the Magic Mountain press release:

• Video Link

It would make sense, it's supposed to go in the indoor facility that they plan to open in 2017 also containing the laser tag, black light mini golf, large arcade and the party rooms. It would fit right in. This indoor facility would be open year round, and presumably would be designed to cater to birthday parties and the like.

I would say that Magic Mountain is planning to replicate the Crystal Palace experience on the other side of town, just partly outside, and partly seasonal. It will complement the zoo and the water park very well.