Saskatoon Construction - Page 484

gowest · #**9661** Posted **Jan 22, 2011, 2:42 AM**

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Originally Posted by Echoes

^ Looks like PotashCorp is trying to have their name pasted to every public facility in the city. If they were to contribute money to fix our roads, we could name those after them as well.

"PotashCorp 8th Street" has a nice ring to it.

And, coming soon: "PotashCorp Kinsmen Park"

Maybe they could stay close to the mine and have the overpass at 22nd and highway 7 named after them. Oh yea they would have to get it built before the mine runs out of Potash.

nook · #**9662** Posted **Jan 22, 2011, 4:29 PM**

Just a quick little post to encourage you all to attend a few Blades games from here until the end of the season and into the playoff run. They've loaded up and are ready to make a push for their first ever championship(s) and I think it's high time for this city to get behind the team and support them. 6000 or so tickets were already sold for tonights game against Calgary!

Also, I'm tired of everyone saying that Saskatoon isn't a sports town.

kiwi4life · #**9663** Posted **Jan 23, 2011, 1:15 AM**

i belive its a sports city, anyway, good to see some tree clearing at river landing there for the hotel project, anyone hear any news on the lighthouse project?

Jerry · #**9664** Posted **Jan 23, 2011, 9:43 AM**

Natural Resources Canada

Jan 22, 2011 17:40 ET
Media Advisory: M.P. David Anderson to Make an Important Announcement

SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN--(Marketwire - Jan. 22, 2011) - On Monday, January 24, 2011, David Anderson, M.P. for Cypress Hills–Grasslands and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources, will make an important announcement at Canadian Light Source.

Location: Canadian Light Source
101 Perimeter Road
University of Saskatchewan Campus, Saskatoon

Date and Time: January 24, 2011
1 p.m. MST

Source

Jerry · #**9665** Posted **Jan 23, 2011, 1:09 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Echoes

^ Looks like PotashCorp is trying to have their name pasted to every public facility in the city. If they were to contribute money to fix our roads, we could name those after them as well.

"PotashCorp 8th Street" has a nice ring to it.

And, coming soon: "PotashCorp Kinsmen Park"

You know Echoes you really might have something there. Potash Corp. could have the roads and BHP Billiton could handle our bridges. The traffic bridge would be a perfect start for them. Since BHP is already involved with the xmas theme working with the Enchanted Forest Holiday Light Tour and the traffic bridge having a great set of lights would be a perfect fit for them.

I can see the international headlines already. Potash Giants Ease Financial Burden on Small Prairie City

Image manipulation by me - Image Source - BHP Billiton Logo Source

Echoes · #**9666** Posted **Jan 23, 2011, 11:38 PM**

^ Haha, I love it!

The New and Improved Traffic Bridge, brought to you by BHP Billiton!

Ruckus · #**9667** Posted **Jan 24, 2011, 1:02 AM**

Fascism shines!

Ruckus · #**9668** Posted **Jan 24, 2011, 1:14 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerry

Natural Resources Canada

Jan 22, 2011 17:40 ET
Media Advisory: M.P. David Anderson to Make an Important Announcement

SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN--(Marketwire - Jan. 22, 2011) - On Monday, January 24, 2011, David Anderson, M.P. for Cypress Hills–Grasslands and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources, will make an important announcement at Canadian Light Source.

Location: Canadian Light Source
101 Perimeter Road
University of Saskatchewan Campus, Saskatoon

Date and Time: January 24, 2011
1 p.m. MST

Source

That'd be cool if they brought an over-sized cheque. Research funding or...research funding?

Lubras · #**9669** Posted **Jan 24, 2011, 9:31 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerry

Natural Resources Canada

Jan 22, 2011 17:40 ET
Media Advisory: M.P. David Anderson to Make an Important Announcement

SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN--(Marketwire - Jan. 22, 2011) - On Monday, January 24, 2011, David Anderson, M.P. for Cypress Hills–Grasslands and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources, will make an important announcement at Canadian Light Source.

Location: Canadian Light Source
101 Perimeter Road
University of Saskatchewan Campus, Saskatoon

Date and Time: January 24, 2011
1 p.m. MST

Source

As far as I know, the Nat. government is pitching in $35M to build linear accelerator (?) on UofS campus (probably right next to CLS). It is supposed to make medical isotopes. Some new technology that doesn't need nuclear reactor to create them. This is a pilot project for the future, if it goes well. Canada would need 2 or 3 such facilities to satisfy the need for medical isotopes.

But don't quote me on this... this is only my interpretation of the conference... I am no scientist...

kgc087 · #**9670** Posted **Jan 24, 2011, 11:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by Lubras

As far as I know, the Nat. government is pitching in $35M to build linear accelerator (?) on UofS campus (probably right next to CLS). It is supposed to make medical isotopes. Some new technology that doesn't need nuclear reactor to create them. This is a pilot project for the future, if it goes well. Canada would need 2 or 3 such facilities to satisfy the need for medical isotopes.

But don't quote me on this... this is only my interpretation of the conference... I am no scientist...

The beam from the accelerator is supposed to shoot through these discs that are made up of a specific compound. When it shoots through it alters the compound which quickly degenerates into the medical isotope required. Then the isotopes are to be shipped to Ontario for analysis. With this process weapons grade uranium is not required and there is no nuclear waste as a bi-product.

dsim249 · #**9671** Posted **Jan 25, 2011, 1:10 AM**

In other news...

Our first downtown Tims, and Saskatoon's first Cold Stone open tomorrow in the Saskatoon Square Building.

Source

Echoes · #**9672** Posted **Jan 25, 2011, 2:36 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerry

Natural Resources Canada

Jan 22, 2011 17:40 ET
Media Advisory: M.P. David Anderson to Make an Important Announcement

SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN--(Marketwire - Jan. 22, 2011) - On Monday, January 24, 2011, David Anderson, M.P. for Cypress Hills–Grasslands and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources, will make an important announcement at Canadian Light Source.

Location: Canadian Light Source
101 Perimeter Road
University of Saskatchewan Campus, Saskatoon

Date and Time: January 24, 2011
1 p.m. MST

Source

From the StarPhoenix:

Medical isotopes project in Saskatoon receives $12 million in funding

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Originally Posted by dsim249

In other news...

Our first downtown Tims, and Saskatoon's first Cold Stone open tomorrow in the Saskatoon Square Building.

Source

People can say what they will about yet another Tim's location in Saskatoon, and the fact that a large chain has taken over a downtown space previously occupied by a local enterprise, but this is going to be one major activity generator for this downtown corner year-round. And think of the opportunity on a hot summer evening to grab a cold treat from Cold Stone and go walk the riverbank? It's kind of sad, but this is likely to become one major downtown destination.

It's also encouraging to hear that Tim's is willing to change up its format and adapt to a space that is what you might call more "urban" than its conventional store (i.e. - store fronts street, no drive-thru, limited area parking).

I drove past the other night and the space admittedly looks pretty decent.

YYCguys · #**9673** Posted **Jan 25, 2011, 3:59 AM**

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Originally Posted by TheCricket

Target to buy Zellers stores for $1.8 billion

Postmedia News

Published: Thursday, January 13, 2011
U.S. retailing giant Target Corp. said Thursday it is buying more than 200 Zellers Inc. stores ahead of its much-anticipated arrival in Canada.

The deal with Hudson's Bay Co., which owns Zellers, will see it pay $1.8 billion to acquire the leasehold interests in as many as 220 sites now operated by Zellers.

U.S. retailer Target Corp. TGT.N on Thursday announced plans to enter the Canadian market, taking over leases for up to 220 Zellers stores owned by storied retailer Hudson's Bay Co.

Target said it will now be able to open its first Canadian stores starting in 2013. It plans to open 100 to 150 outlets throughout the country in 2013 and 2014, laying the foundation for what it called a "more robust presence" over time.

Zellers will sublease these sites from Target and continue to operate them under the Zellers banner for a period of time. Target said it will invest more than $1 billion renovating the leased locations.

In June 2010, Target confirmed that it was considering expansion into Canada and other international markets, but did not confirm where it would open stores.

Hudson's Bay said in a statement Thursday that it was also anticipated that a number of Zellers locations will be assigned to other retail enterprises.

Zellers, which first opened its doors 80 years ago, was purchased by Hudson's Bay in 1978.

Meanwhile, Steinhafel said Target's chief marketing officer, Michael Francis, will lead the company's move into the Canadian market.

"Under Michael's leadership, Target has emerged as one of the most recognizable brands in the world and I am pleased that he will guide our expansion into Canada," Steinhafel said in a statement.

- With files from Reuters/Financial Post

In your opinions, which Zellers locations throughout Saskatoon, Regina, and Saskatchewan in general will be targeted (pardon the pun...

) for conversion into Target stores?

drm310 · #**9674** Posted **Jan 25, 2011, 4:11 PM**

In Saskatoon, I think the Circle & 8th one would be a good candidate. Less certain about the Market Mall and Lawson Heights stores.

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Originally Posted by YYCguys

In your opinions, which Zellers locations throughout Saskatoon, Regina, and Saskatchewan in general will be targeted (pardon the pun...

) for conversion into Target stores?

Jerry · #**9675** Posted **Jan 25, 2011, 4:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by YYCguys

In your opinions, which Zellers locations throughout Saskatoon, Regina, and Saskatchewan in general will be targeted (pardon the pun...

) for conversion into Target stores?

Considering our economic climate I was hoping for all three. I don't think there would be a better time.

Regina may well be in the same boat.

Jerry · #**9676** Posted **Jan 25, 2011, 4:25 PM**

Welcome to forum Lubras

Jerry · #**9677** Posted **Jan 25, 2011, 4:30 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsim249

In other news...

Our first downtown Tims, and Saskatoon's first Cold Stone open tomorrow in the Saskatoon Square Building.

Source

Indeed Tim's has opened. Imagine a Tim's without the smell of exhaust.

TheCricket · #**9678** Posted **Jan 25, 2011, 6:09 PM**

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Originally Posted by YYCguys

In your opinions, which Zellers locations throughout Saskatoon, Regina, and Saskatchewan in general will be targeted (pardon the pun...

) for conversion into Target stores?

My other half was in Zellers, Market Mall last week and the woman at the till said that they are closing that location. Apparently Market Mall as a whole is going to be undergoing a few changes of their own, so if anyone knows anything more about that... please feel free to share. Payless pulled down their outdoor signage the other day, as well, Hangers is pulling out so it seems that something is afoot in the old geriatric centre. Office towers? Condo's? Bigger liquor store and Safeway?

TheCricket · #**9679** Posted **Jan 25, 2011, 6:25 PM**

New Hotel & Restaurant Site, Saskatoon, SKThis prime highway frontage 3 acre site is anticipated to begin development in the coming year. A 110 room focused service hotel is proposed for the site. The site has excellent highway 16 frontage and is strategically located bordering the new Credit Union Centre (SK largest venue). Highway exposure with easy access from East or West, close to numerous businesses, venues & the Saskatoon airport are all factors in the selection of this new addition to the Braemar Hospitality division.

http://gobraemar.com/hospitality.htm

Scruff Bucket · #**9680** Posted **Jan 25, 2011, 6:33 PM**

Woo hoo! Cold Stone Creamery! Nice!! Get ready for some pretty long line-ups when the weather starts getting really nice! I think downtown Saskatoon will be a bustling place this year! (At least at this location!) Our lineups were typically 25 or more people deep, with wait times of at least that many minutes x 2! -- Yes, this diehard (sucka!) was standing in the line-up for a better part of an hour -- quite a few times! It was totally worth it!!