Regina Construction IV

[The mayor]

https://www.cjme.com/2022/07/06/city...tion-projects/
City committee takes next step in discussing new recreation projects
Regina / 980 CJME
Reid feels this is a great natural next step for the city to take when it comes to revitalizing downtown.

“Today was a day filled with fantastic work done by three separate committees talking on three separate projects,” Reid said. “I think what council approved today is an opportunity to pull that all together and come back by year end to have a more wholesome conversation with the public about what should happen and how we should pay for it.”

The catalyst committee will have until the end of 2022 to showcase its findings from the study.

Reid feels that will keep those in charge busy throughout the rest of the summer.

“There are some fantastic teams working on these studies. Ultimately, the job between Councillor Hawkins and myself is to get a terms of reference in front of city council that they can approve. We’re under very short timelines, so we have to move quickly,” he said.
Exciting times indeed

[The mayor]

https://leaderpost.com/news/saskatch...34e63feac/amp/
RCMP Heritage Centre to be among beneficiaries of federal funding
YMCA, the Circle Project and the City of Regina are also slated to benefit from federal dollars earmarked for "recreation and community revitalization," minister says.

As part of the package in Regina, he said $750,000 is to be given to the Regina Exhibition Association Limited for the creation of indoor facilities for pickle ball, basketball and skateboarding at the REAL District.

As well, a new YMCA “community connection centre” is to receive $500,000.

The Circle Project, a local non-profit organization, is to receive $475,000 to create a “community and cultural hub” in the North Central neighbourhood, which Vandal said he’d visited before lunch Wednesday.

And $300,000 is meant to be given to the City of Regina to “enhance downtown City Square for year-round use.”

“$4.5 million in the funding announced today will go towards projects across the province supporting Indigenous communities and cultural experiences and Indigenous organizations, as we continue our shared journey towards reconciliation,” Vandal said.

[StealthGirl]

Originally Posted by High Street

Making these investments doesn't directly trade-off health care or other infrastructure funds. If those things are underfunded, they result from a decision to underfund them.

Unless we are talking about transit. The city wants to siphon federal transit infrastructure money off to fund the Lawson replacement. The city absolutely underfunds transit.

I'm tired of the city talking about being sustainable and renewable yet they are actively working against transit and promoting road building and induced demand.

And tossing in health care isn't necessary a fair comparison because the city doesn't directly fund that. Yes, the city absolutely chooses to underfund some things.

[cityboy]

Originally Posted by StealthGirl

Unless we are talking about transit. The city wants to siphon federal transit infrastructure money off to fund the Lawson replacement. The city absolutely underfunds transit.

I'm tired of the city talking about being sustainable and renewable yet they are actively working against transit and promoting road building and induced demand.

And tossing in health care isn't necessary a fair comparison because the city doesn't directly fund that. Yes, the city absolutely chooses to underfund some things.

Agreed 100%. With the so-called Sustainability framework they are talking out of both sides of their mouths. Why the sudden panic for these legacy projects?

[jigglysquishy]

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[Festivus]

Originally Posted by djforsberg

I just wanted to say something about conflicts of interest that has been brought up a few times on here recently. As much of a supporter of publicly owned infrastructure as I am, there are still plenty of ways for people to personally benefit off of city-owned or non-profit organizations like REAL. Don’t let the ownership structure distract from the fact that almost anyone gets into politics nowadays to personally benefit. There’s only a couple people on City council who I believe are actually in it for altruistic reasons. There’s something really sketchy going on with REAL and these facilities and we all need to keep our eyes open.

Originally Posted by jigglysquishy

You mean like Tim Reid, CEO of REAL, being the second highest paid city employee behind the city manager?

https://regina.ctvnews.ca/city-of-re...2021-1.5938645

A lot of times it's not even about direct financial gain, it's about preparing for future financial gain through networking on these boards. A lot of times, politicians/board members will make decisions that will win them favour with companies/organizations, and then when they "retire" from civil service/office, they will magically find themselves hired by these companies/organizations. That's what people need to watch out for.

[The mayor]

For crying out loud they’re just trying to do good for the city and why does everything has to be a conspiracy theory like give it a break already you don’t want good things to happen to your city shame on you

[High Street]

Originally Posted by Festivus

A lot of times it's not even about direct financial gain, it's about preparing for future financial gain through networking on these boards. A lot of times, politicians/board members will make decisions that will win them favour with companies/organizations, and then when they "retire" from civil service/office, they will magically find themselves hired by these companies/organizations. That's what people need to watch out for.

Many of the people named or identified in the thread are politically exposed persons, they face a higher level of financial scrutiny than regular citizens. Please see this lnk. Also, there are usually clauses in a CEO contract that can block employment or consulting arrangements for a certain period of time to prevent insider moves. As a non-profit, the REAL Board of Directors is personally libel (with their own assets) for a breach of fiduciary duty.

You're free to believe what you wish. Seriously, it is not easy to be a corrupt politician or CEO.

[gecho111]

Originally Posted by djforsberg

Unless it’s a parkade for nurses and hospital patients, of course.

I'm betting it doesn't alleviate the on street parking problem, because free is better.

[The mayor]

https://www.cjme.com/2022/07/07/new-...ourism-regina/
New facility talks exciting news for Tourism Regina
A better picture The proposed hockey arena

[esquire]

Originally Posted by The mayor

https://www.cjme.com/2022/07/07/new-...ourism-regina/
New facility talks exciting news for Tourism Regina
A better picture The proposed hockey arena

Interesting. Is it fair to say that there is some real friction between downtown proponents and REAL over the siting of the proposed new arena?

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by esquire

Interesting. Is it fair to say that there is some real friction between downtown proponents and REAL over the siting of the proposed new arena?

No REAL itself is proposing it goes downtown. REAL appears to believe it will still own it. I am not so sure. The Pats ownership will strongly oppose that.

[esquire]

Originally Posted by Stormer

No REAL itself is proposing it goes downtown. REAL appears to believe it will still own it. I am not so sure. The Pats ownership will strongly oppose that.

Interesting. So the stage is set for a huge showdown then, given the high stakes.

So no one is aiming to build this at the Evraz Place site? Only downtown? Makes sense, as this would be a huge boost for downtown Regina.

Are the Pats' owners trying to do an end run around REAL and get governnment contributions for an arena that it would ultimately own? That could be a tough sell.

[The mayor]

Originally Posted by esquire

Interesting. Is it fair to say that there is some real friction between downtown proponents and REAL over the siting of the proposed new arena?

I’m sure the Pats owners and REAL have it all worked out there not that stupid

[gecho111]

They were digging into the Cargill mountain at the GTH when I was by there yesterday evening. After preparing the ground, aggregate would need to be placed everywhere there will be a road, concrete pad or rail line (before they add rocks).





The 3 big SaskPower buildings are coming together quickly as well.

[The mayor]

Originally Posted by djforsberg

Like how the Pats owners and CNIB had their Wascana Park revenue property worked out?

Is the worst decision ever by not letting them build in the park who really cares nobody goes there anyway and that little part of land how tall gonna be filled up with weeds , the CNIB The new head office by now Are you sitting empty I hope those dandelions grow grow really nice and you can fo sit in there are enjoy

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by esquire

Interesting. So the stage is set for a huge showdown then, given the high stakes.

So no one is aiming to build this at the Evraz Place site? Only downtown? Makes sense, as this would be a huge boost for downtown Regina.

Are the Pats' owners trying to do an end run around REAL and get governnment contributions for an arena that it would ultimately own? That could be a tough sell.

I think the Pats' owners have always been frustrated with REAL's cost structure, rigidity, bureaucracy, etc. There has always been friction over revenue sharing for concessions, parking, suites, etc. The Pats owners are gazillionaires but they are not dumb and will not want to pay for most of the arena. I am sure there will be negotiations around control. The Mosaic Stadium model could be a guide. At Mosaic, which is on REAL land, concessions can be staffed by community groups for fundraisers rather than exclusively by REAL union employees as is the case with the current arena, the Brandt Centre. Also at Mosaic, the Riders can use volunteers as ticket takers, ushers etc.

[one_brick_at_a_time]

Uhaul proposed facility for east Regina. So sad that the former Sears Clearance didn’t work out.

• The applicant proposes to construct a 4-storey personal self-storage facility (Storage, Personal).
• There will be 11 buildings with a combined gross floor area 14452 m2; 186 parking stalls and 3 access points.



https://www.regina.ca/export/sites/R...ria-Avenue.pdf

For reference…

[High Street]

Originally Posted by djforsberg

No offence, but this is an extremely naive view. Corruption can and does happen within the purview of the law. Who do you think makes the laws? It's not ordinary citizens.

I am not offended, but if you have evidence of corruption, you are morally obligated to take it to the proper authorities. I am sure government auditors, the REAL Board, the police, consumer protection agencies, the government, opposition parties, the banks, regulators, industry groups, and investigative reporters could all be interested.

Or do you think all these people are also highly naive?

[Festivus]

Originally Posted by High Street

I am not offended, but if you have evidence of corruption, you are morally obligated to take it to the proper authorities. I am sure government auditors, the REAL Board, the police, consumer protection agencies, the government, opposition parties, the banks, regulators, industry groups, and investigative reporters could all be interested.

Or do you think all these people are also highly naive?

I think his key qualifier is that corruption happens within legal areas. Things can be unethical/immoral but still legal. A great example is family members getting cushy jobs when their relative is in a position of power, or family members receiving special treatment (one only has to look at recent examples of the premier's relatives being pardoned/acquitted of offenses when others might not have been). A lot of politics and wealth is about owing and paying favours—it's usually called networking, but in reality it's about helping other people in the same class out.