Regina Construction IV

[The mayor]

https://www.ckom.com/2022/01/12/jami...a-competition/
And they’re off! Regina and Saskatoon are neck and neck in a race for a new arena.

Although it shouldn’t be a race. It’s not like whoever builds first means the other city won’t, but we could be years away from two new rinks and entertainment facilities in our main cities.

The last we really heard Charlie Clark talk about a new rink was his state of the city address expressing a desire to beat Regina to the punch on a new rink. We’re still awaiting the promised locations for where that new arena would be.

Meanwhile in Regina, REAL — the group that runs the Brandt Centre and Mosaic Stadium for the city — is out with a new public survey on the current rink. It’s old, outdated, and needs millions worth of upgrades. And of course, Regina Pats owner Shaun Semple has made it clear he wants a new arena.

The new mayor of Regina, Sandra Masters, just so happens to be the former chair of the REAL board.

It would appear Regina is ahead with major players and potential private money willing to invest.

Your move, Saskatoon.

[skphc08]

Originally Posted by djforsberg

https://www.statista.com/statistics/...-saskatchewan/

Very interesting. A quick Google search didn't turn this up. And I've never heard of them before and I'm pretty interested in this sort of thing. And there seems to be a paywall preventing me from looking at their references.

That sounds like I am casting doubt on the veracity of the reference. I'm not specifically...I am simply reporting that it isn't easily searchable or verifiable.

I assume their source must be Statistics Canada. But searching last night, I couldn't easily find comparable data on the SC website. SC is not particularly user-friendly though, so I guess it could be in there somewhere...

Finally, a word about the data. I guess that follows the larger macroeconomic context of declining oil prices in the middle of the last decade, and then perhaps COVID more recently stopping people from moving around as much.

[Draftsman]

Originally Posted by djforsberg

Hmm I haven’t noticed anything. Before this post, I had 2008 total, so let’s see if that updates for me… (edit: it did!)

Thanks for checking!

I estimate that I should have around 35,000 posts by now

[skphc08]

Originally Posted by djforsberg

The numbers are on Stats Can’s website, I’ve seen them there before.

I haven't on a brief search. I note you quoted a different site than SC so neither of us could find it reasonably quickly or easily. They probably are in there - just not a user friendly UI.

Originally Posted by djforsberg

(migration was a net positive prior to the Sask Party first being elected in late 2007, tracking the boom in oil and potash prices).

Not according to your reference. Saskatchewan Party took over in 2007, your data shows net positive interprovincial migration starting that year and thereafter for several years. Prior to 2007 it is all negative, sometimes approaching -10k per year.

Originally Posted by djforsberg

As far as Covid goes, it has resulted in the opposite of what you’re suggesting.

Incorrect. 2021-2022 shows a reversal of the trend established 2013-2020. Based on these past 7-8 years, we would expect a net outflow of an additional 1-2k people per year; however, we actually see a net outflow of ~2k fewer people per year.

[skphc08]

Originally Posted by djforsberg

Net interprovincial migration started in the positive in the 2006-2007 period, which would not include and precede the election in Nov 2007.

Agreed.

Originally Posted by djforsberg

Either way, the effect a certain government has on something like population would lag a couple years at least. Either way, the population boom did not last and the Sask Party should be criticized for this but our inept, right-wing media in this province fails to hold them to account effectively.

Also agreed. Except that population booms never "last." It's their nature.

Originally Posted by djforsberg

You claimed that Covid stopped people from relocating anywhere.

I certainly did not. Note the modifier of "as much" at the end of that sentence. This describes extent, not absolute cessation of "relocating anywhere."

Originally Posted by djforsberg

The link to the story I provided discusses that.

The link you provided pertains to Toronto. While I can accept the crux of the story might be true in Saskatchewan, the article itself is immaterial to this discussion.

[The mayor]

FCL to enter joint venture to construct Integrated Agriculture Complex
January 17, 2022

Federated Co-operative Limited (FCL) is pleased to announce they have signed a memorandum of understanding to form a joint venture (JV) partnership with AGT Food and Ingredients Inc. (AGT Foods). The newly formed JV will look to construct a $360 million canola crush facility. The partnership with AGT is a 51%-49% split, with FCL holding the majority ownership stake. The canola crush facility will supply approximately 50% of the feedstock required for a 15,000-barrel-per-day renewable diesel plant, with the remainder of the supply contracted from other canola crush facilities.

“We are so pleased to have AGT as a partner. Murad and his team are already playing an instrumental role in Saskatchewan agriculture and will bring a great deal of expertise to this venture,” said Scott Banda, CEO of FCL. “We are excited to realize the vision we share to bring value-added opportunities to the agriculture sector in both farm-to-tank and farm-to-fork opportunities that will benefit the communities we serve.”

“I applaud the leadership Scott and the team at FCL have shown in working together to pursue this exciting opportunity,” said Murad Al-Katib, President and CEO of AGT Foods. “Agriculture is at the forefront of many global challenges and is providing societal solutions to global protein requirements, food and renewable fuel supplies. This project demonstrates Saskatchewan’s leadership in plant-based Foods, Fuels and Feeds and brings together two Saskatchewan companies with the shared goals of decarbonizing our economy and adding value to Western Canadian crop production. We believe that AGT’s capabilities in grain logistics and plant protein ingredients combined with FCL’s strong history in energy and farm inputs creates a powerful partnership that will benefit the comm

[The mayor]

The renewable diesel product plant at FCL represents a $2 billion investment for the province. It’s expected to create 2,500 construction jobs and 150 permanent jobs. The economic benefit of the Integrated Agriculture Complex is expected to be $4.5 billion.
https://www.620ckrm.com/2022/01/17/f...lex-in-regina/

[jigglysquishy]

More good quality new jobs is always a good thing to hear.

[one_brick_at_a_time]

The Regina list so far:

1. Federated Co-operatives Limited/AGT Foods - $360 million - Canola Processing Plant/Renewable Diesel Facility- Completion ? - North Regina

2. Cargill - $350 million - Canola Processing Plant - Completion 2024 - Global Transportation Hub

3. Red Leaf Pulp - $350 million - Wheat Straw Pulp Mill - Construction to begin 2022 - West Regina/Global Transportation Hub

4. Viterra - $300+ million - Canola Processing Plant - Completion 2024 - North Regina

[The mayor]

Originally Posted by one_brick_at_a_time

The Regina list so far:

1. Federated Co-operatives Limited/AGT Foods - $360 million - Canola Processing Plant/Renewable Diesel Facility- Completion ? - North Regina

2. Cargill - $350 million - Canola Processing Plant - Completion 2024 - Global Transportation Hub

3. Red Leaf Pulp - $350 million - Wheat Straw Pulp Mill - Construction to begin 2022 - West Regina/Global Transportation Hub

4. Viterra - $300+ million - Canola Processing Plant - Completion 2024 - North Regina

Plus this Federated Co-operatives Limited announced Thursday it plans to spend more than $510 million to build carbon capture facilities at both the refinery and the company’s ethanol complex near Belle Plaine.
And the $200 million sask power Logistics warehouse complex at the global transportation hub and there’s more to come yet yes this is our government town think not

[The mayor]

The federated announcement was $2 billion Regina is in some serious economic development

[The mayor]

This must be huge even the Toronto star is reporting it which is very unusual
https://www.thestar.com/business/202...regina.html?rf

[SaskScreamer]

Is there a map to show where these will be built?

[one_brick_at_a_time]

Originally Posted by SaskScreamer

Is there a map to show where these will be built?

So far…

https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=246760

[SaskScreamer]

Originally Posted by one_brick_at_a_time

So far…

https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=246760

thank you 🙏 - trying to get a sense of how these (amazing) projects will affect traffic flow.

[Dougler306]

Originally Posted by The mayor

FCL to enter joint venture to construct Integrated Agriculture Complex
January 17, 2022

Federated Co-operative Limited (FCL) is pleased to announce they have signed a memorandum of understanding to form a joint venture (JV) partnership with AGT Food and Ingredients Inc. (AGT Foods). The newly formed JV will look to construct a $360 million canola crush facility. The partnership with AGT is a 51%-49% split, with FCL holding the majority ownership stake. The canola crush facility will supply approximately 50% of the feedstock required for a 15,000-barrel-per-day renewable diesel plant, with the remainder of the supply contracted from other canola crush facilities.

“We are so pleased to have AGT as a partner. Murad and his team are already playing an instrumental role in Saskatchewan agriculture and will bring a great deal of expertise to this venture,” said Scott Banda, CEO of FCL. “We are excited to realize the vision we share to bring value-added opportunities to the agriculture sector in both farm-to-tank and farm-to-fork opportunities that will benefit the communities we serve.”

“I applaud the leadership Scott and the team at FCL have shown in working together to pursue this exciting opportunity,” said Murad Al-Katib, President and CEO of AGT Foods. “Agriculture is at the forefront of many global challenges and is providing societal solutions to global protein requirements, food and renewable fuel supplies. This project demonstrates Saskatchewan’s leadership in plant-based Foods, Fuels and Feeds and brings together two Saskatchewan companies with the shared goals of decarbonizing our economy and adding value to Western Canadian crop production. We believe that AGT’s capabilities in grain logistics and plant protein ingredients combined with FCL’s strong history in energy and farm inputs creates a powerful partnership that will benefit the comm

Dont show this to some posters in here, as they think all the jobs in Regina and SK are dried up and any jobs here are just related to stupid Oil and Gas which has no future. Those people don't want to see regina land 150 permanent well paying positionsthqt will attract a ton of young talent from all over the country to work here.

Show me the billions in battery manufacturing facility's that Ontario has landed....oh wait they haven't and probably won't

[yveseluj]

Originally Posted by Dougler306

Dont show this to some posters in here, as they think all the jobs in Regina and SK are dried up and any jobs here are just related to stupid Oil and Gas which has no future. Those people don't want to see regina land 150 permanent well paying positionsthqt will attract a ton of young talent from all over the country to work here.

Literally no one is saying this.

[one_brick_at_a_time]

Originally Posted by SaskScreamer

thank you 🙏 - trying to get a sense of how these (amazing) projects will affect traffic flow.

[ceedub1170]

Originally Posted by djforsberg

What's with the weirdness of the boundary going around Wascana Lake?

That's Provincial land, not owned by the city

[Festivus]

International waters.