{jathumbnail off}A new downtown arena would revitalize downtown Edmonton, say city officials, who say most city residents approve of a new Edmonton Oilers (NHL) arena — the issue is to what extent the city will pay for it and by what means. Yesterday the mayor released answers to 140 questions about the arena, submitted by […]
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Oilers refine arena plan after public meetings
{jathumbnail off} The planning for a new Edmonton Oilers (NHL) arena has been altered slightly — and probably in some very good ways — after team officials held a series of community meetings to explain the plan and solicit input. While it doesn’t sound like much has changed in terms of anything physical — past […]
Katz ups arena offer to $200M; city willing to talk
Edmonton Oilers owner Daryl Katz has doubled his offer to help finance a new downtown arena, but before the city is ready to act councillors have lots and lot of questions. Still, Katz is closer than ever before to achieving his dream of a downtown arena. Katz’s offer came during a City Council meeting last […]
Katz group submits arena application to Edmonton
The Edmonton Arena District, controlled by Edmonton Oilers (NHL) owner Daryl Katz, submitted a zoning application to the city, but warned that the final arena plan may not be what was supplied at this time. The application calls for an arena and entertainment complex surrounded by retail, restaurants, office and residential space. It asks for […]