I know there isn't too many of us that have been exiled to SK, but I thought I'd drop some intel on the Regina location of MemEx.
Minh (owner of Memory Express) gave me a call today, he said that although they've owned the location in Regina for 2 years now, with the economy and interest rate increases being what they are, they are delaying until September now. I really didn't realize how much $$$ it costs to open a new store in MemEx's chain, beyond the cost of the location, and hearing that number surprised me. Boooo bank of Canada hikes, how dare you interfere with my PC hardware addiction.
I don't mind the drive to Saskatoon's store, it's only a couple hours, but having a 30 minute drive would be tres bon for me. I get to hit the Calgary store(s) every few months, but it's just not the same...sad face.
Anyhow, MemEx has another expansion planned as well for shortly after Regina gets activated. Amazing to see how MemEx has grown from the single store it was (and the home laptop memory delivery service) back when I first met Minh.