Regina Construction IV

[Festivus]

Originally Posted by The mayor

Same goes for every mayor since
Pat
He got the stadium belt. He did something. The other ones were useless as a tits on a board they deferred everything.
The only other good thing was Henry Baker’s last erection we all know what that is

Pat Fiacco is probably the worst mayor Regina has had in 50+ years. He single-handedly (along with council, of course) created the financial mess we are in today by refusing to raise city taxes/revenue at even an inflationary rate.

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by Festivus

Pat Fiacco is probably the worst mayor Regina has had in 50+ years. He single-handedly (along with council, of course) created the financial mess we are in today by refusing to raise city taxes/revenue at even an inflationary rate.

That sounds pretty good to me. We are in this mess due to overspending on non-core services, not because taxes are too low.

[The mayor]

Originally Posted by Festivus

Pat Fiacco is probably the worst mayor Regina has had in 50+ years. He single-handedly (along with council, of course) created the financial mess we are in today by refusing to raise city taxes/revenue at even an inflationary rate.

That’s what for voted for lower taxes?
And this mayor here spending every tax dollar you can get salivating over toilets and sewer pipes and raising the taxes beyond the roof so we can sit on a happy toilet
Who does that spend every last dime on pipes and sewer there’s something not right in the head I’m sure the money from the sale from Brandt we’ll be going right to the Service toilets. He can’t wait to get his hands on the money
Also, Noosa Stadium was built, and that was one of the best things ever

[gecho111]

I ran two of the pre-programmed flights near downtown this morning. The Sun wasn't in a great spot for the direction the camera was facing, another thing to consider when planning flights. The drone was only moving a 1 km/h for the first video, it was more stable doing 2.4 km/h in the second video. I also should use a lens filter for sunny days. I was expecting to catch some moving clouds but instead they were just fading in out of of existence today (mostly in the first video).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlXTNfBNRKA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g10V7mbnGgU

[Festivus]

Originally Posted by Stormer

That sounds pretty good to me. We are in this mess due to overspending on non-core services, not because taxes are too low.

I mean it's a bit of both.

[Stormer]

What are thoughts on the new access to Sask. Dr. It makes a lot of sense to me. the parking lot experience at REAL can ruin an otherwise great event experience.

[spictacular mcluvin]

Originally Posted by Stormer

What are thoughts on the new access to Sask. Dr. It makes a lot of sense to me. the parking lot experience at REAL can ruin an otherwise great event experience.

If they keep this open during EVENTS ONLY then I am fine with it BUT what about when a train comes?

[HomeInMyShoes]

Originally Posted by spictacular mcluvin

If they keep this open during EVENTS ONLY then I am fine with it BUT what about when a train comes?

That's already a problem at the Elphinstone crossing.

Ideally the lines would have been totally relocated in the 1970s and we would have had fantastic connections between downtown, the rail district and the stadium and the recreation facilities, but that ship has sailed. We now need to make the best of the possibilities afforded. An extra connection would relieve some congestion, but would definitely back out onto Saskatchewan Drive Westbound traffic when there is a train crossing.

So I think it is reasonable. The speed limit on Saskatchewan Drive would need to be fifty up until the lights at Lewvan.

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by HomeInMyShoes

That's already a problem at the Elphinstone crossing.

Ideally the lines would have been totally relocated in the 1970s and we would have had fantastic connections between downtown, the rail district and the stadium and the recreation facilities, but that ship has sailed. We now need to make the best of the possibilities afforded. An extra connection would relieve some congestion, but would definitely back out onto Saskatchewan Drive Westbound traffic when there is a train crossing.

So I think it is reasonable. The speed limit on Saskatchewan Drive would need to be fifty up until the lights at Lewvan.

They will definitely need crossing arms as that is a very busy line. I suspect they will keep it closed other than for events.

I disagree with the need for speed reductions provided they add appropriate right hand turn and acceleration lanes.

[The mayor]

https://www.ctvnews.ca/regina/article/re...urchase-of-real-follow-for-live-updates/
Regina’s executive committee debating Brandt’s proposed purchase of REAL. Follow for live updates.
By
David Prisciak
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Jacob Carr
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Published: April 29, 2026 at 11:02AM EDT
23 AM – Harvard Developments in favour of Brandt deal

Harvard Developments President and CEO Roseann Hill Blaisdell was the first delegate to speak in support of the REAL – Brandt Proposal.

“As Reginans, we need to recognize that we need to take immediate action before our REAL District disintegrates. Further repelling conventions, conferences, concerts, tournaments because of its condition and poor associated amenities,” she said in her prepared remarks.

[Stormer]

Nice parking lot landscaping at SaskPower's new GTH facility.



More photos here: https://www.facebook.com/aodbtarchitecture

[gecho111]

There's also a small storm water pond with a path around it.

[The mayor]

https://www.ctvnews.ca/regina/article/br...urdle-with-executive-committee-approval/
Brandt purchase of REAL District clears first hurdle with executive committee approval
By
David Prisciak
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Jacob Carr
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Published: April 29, 2026 at 11:02AM EDT
3:06 PM - Semple vows to create Regina’s own stampede, among other promises

Shaun Semple appeared before Regina’s executive committee Wednesday afternoon, outlining his vision for a REAL District under the umbrella of the Brandt group of companies.

“What’s in front of you is not just a transaction. It’s not just a land deal, and it’s not simply an operational transition,” Semple said in his opening remarks.
Now, hopefully Regina will have its own arena district

[Udon'tknow]

Originally Posted by The mayor

https://www.ctvnews.ca/regina/article/re...urchase-of-real-follow-for-live-updates/
Regina’s executive committee debating Brandt’s proposed purchase of REAL. Follow for live updates.
By
David Prisciak
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and
Jacob Carr
Opens in new window
Published: April 29, 2026 at 11:02AM EDT
23 AM – Harvard Developments in favour of Brandt deal

Harvard Developments President and CEO Roseann Hill Blaisdell was the first delegate to speak in support of the REAL – Brandt Proposal.

“As Reginans, we need to recognize that we need to take immediate action before our REAL District disintegrates. Further repelling conventions, conferences, concerts, tournaments because of its condition and poor associated amenities,” she said in her prepared remarks.

I will state the quiet part out loud, I feel like this deal has some merit, and I definitely like the renders of the distillery (who knows if it actually turns out like the renders), but this effectively ensures that there will be no new arena built anytime soon, IMO.

- If Semple owns the current arena and is willing to put in some money to gussy it up a bit and make sure it still functions, why would we expect a second arena to be built?
- The city may be happy that they no longer have to talk about replacing the current arena because it is past its useful life and costs too much to maintain, it's no longer their circus, no longer their monkeys. They also wouldn't have another large capital project potentially on their hands, and all the headaches from citizens complaining about how it will be funded and potential tax increases.
- If his talking points are to be believed, he is going to bring in more events, and with that more activity at the distillery, which I think is his main focus. More events at the arena and other buildings means more revenue/profit at the distillery.
- The deal also ensures that if the city were to pursue a new arena, they would need a private sector partner, which would mean he would also need to be involved. He could make any deal difficult for a third party and he would be motivated to do so since he would now own the current arena. What, he is gonna move the Pats to a new arena and lose out on the usage of his arena/distillery from the biggest tenant? Don't think so.

While it is great we will no longer have to look at that ugly orange roof, Regina will be stuck with an old, smallish arena that doesn't measure up to arenas in other cities, including smaller cities in the country. That's my take, be interested to hear what others think.

[Udon'tknow]

Does anyone know what, if anything is happening with Skuare? I think this was a Harvard/City initiative to turn part of that empty lot (now a bigger, ugly empty surface lot) into something more useful. But wasn't it announced a few years ago? I don't have a lot of faith in Harvard to built anything anymore. Another example is the lot on Hillsdale where they've been advertising a fancy strip mall on that lot for years and recently suggested construction has started. Unless one considers a pool of water with geese and seagulls in it construction, that announcement was a bunch of BS.

[The mayor]

https://www.620ckrm.com/2026/04/29/brandts-113m-vision-for-real-moves-closer-to-reality-in-regina/
Brandt’s $113M vision for REAL moves closer to reality in Regina

Semple said the proposed $113 million investment into the REAL District, with the already planned $30 million funding for the new Queen City Distillery, is the largest private sector investment in Saskatchewan’s history.

Semple called the investment “like winning the lottery” today.
He will build a new arena eventually, but he’s got put a few million dollars to upgrade the existing one. He’s not gonna settle for some shitty ass hockey arena. It will be done.

[gecho111]

Originally Posted by Udon'tknow

Does anyone know what, if anything is happening with Skuare? I think this was a Harvard/City initiative to turn part of that empty lot (now a bigger, ugly empty surface lot) into something more useful. But wasn't it announced a few years ago? I don't have a lot of faith in Harvard to built anything anymore. Another example is the lot on Hillsdale where they've been advertising a fancy strip mall on that lot for years and recently suggested construction has started. Unless one considers a pool of water with geese and seagulls in it construction, that announcement was a bunch of BS.

The funding was only announced last October. Since they knew the Credit Foncier building was coming down there was no reason to start until it was gone.

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by gecho111

The funding was only announced last October. Since they knew the Credit Foncier building was coming down there was no reason to start until it was gone.

They are spreading sand/levelling. I note the RDBID site does not even the CF building included.

https://reginadowntown.ca/the-skuare/

[The mayor]

Originally Posted by Udon'tknow

Does anyone know what, if anything is happening with Skuare? I think this was a Harvard/City initiative to turn part of that empty lot (now a bigger, ugly empty surface lot) into something more useful. But wasn't it announced a few years ago? I don't have a lot of faith in Harvard to built anything anymore. Another example is the lot on Hillsdale where they've been advertising a fancy strip mall on that lot for years and recently suggested construction has started. Unless one considers a pool of water with geese and seagulls in it construction, that announcement was a bunch of BS.

Ever since Rosanne Hill Blaisdell appointed as President & CEO of Harvard Developments Corporation took over this company is boring as can be

[The mayor]

Brandt wants to have a Regina stampede
This will be the best decision this council has made so far