The deal reached for a $1.22-billion (C) new Calgary arena and accompanying redevelopment in April is now final, as the city, province, the Calgary Stampede and the Calgary Flames (NHL) formally moved forward with an agreement. (more…)
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Flames arena construction to start August 2021, open in 2024-25 season
Specifics for the new Calgary Flames arena construction were announced, including a start date, the opening date and the design and construction teams for the NHL project. (more…)
New Calgary Flames Arena Survey Launches
Calgary officials have launched a new Calgary Flames arena survey, an important part of the public engagement process for the project. (more…)
New Flames Arena Has Solid Council Support: Report
A new Calgary Flames (NHL) arena has the support of a majority of city councillors as a big vote is scheduled for Tuesday, according to a headcount of the council from a local newspaper. (more…)
Officials Push to Prioritize New Calgary Flames Arena
Arguing that it would stimulate investment in the area, officials are lobbying for the Calgary City Council to prioritize a new Calgary Flames arena. (more…)
Calgary City Council Votes to Resume New Flames Arena Talks
New Calgary Flames arena talks could be reignited, as the Calgary City Council voted on Tuesday to resume discussions with the team’s ownership. (more…)
New Calgary Flames Arena Not Included in Olympics Budget
While it is not included in a 2026 Winter Olympics proposal, Calgary officials are not shutting the door on discussions for a new Calgary Flames arena. (more…)
Contingencies Sought in Calgary Flames Arena Talks
If Calgary Flames arena discussions resume, the team wants certain contingencies from the city, including “media silence” to keep negotiations from playing out in public. (more…)
New Calgary Flames Arena Talks Back on Table
Talks concerning a new Calgary Flames arena are back on the table, as the Calgary City Council voted today to form an event centre assessment committee to negotiate a potential deal. (more…)
Poll Weighs in on Calgary Flames’ Arena Talks
Amidst an ongoing debate, nearly half the respondents to a recent poll want the City of Calgary to hold firm in discussions for a new Calgary Flames‘ arena. (more…)
Conversations on CalgaryNEXT Continue
When it comes to CalgaryNEXT, both the Calgary Flames and Calgary officials say they are trying to build a productive dialogue about the project. (more…)
Federal Money Could be Used for CalgaryNEXT
The use of federal money is not out of the question for CalgaryNEXT, but any proposal would have to meet a specific criteria. (more…)
