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…)

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…)
After several false starts, the city of Calgary and Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC) finally reached agreement on a new Flames arena billed as a modern event center, replacing the Saddledome as the NHL team’s home. (more…)
The end is near for the Stockton Heat, as the Calgary Flames’ AHL affiliate is moving from California to Alberta for the 2022-2023 season. (more…)
With a new Calgary Flames arena deal officially dead, the future of the team at the Scotiabank Saddledome–which is literally falling down–is now under debate. (more…)
Saying there was no viable path to complete a new Calgary Flames arena, the owners of the NHL team halted planning for the downtown Event Centre Project. (more…)
With the owners of the Calgary Flames (NHL) agreeing to cover all cost overruns, work has resumed on a new downtown arena to replace the Saddledome. (more…)
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…)
Major changes are taking shape in the AHL, as future facility plans reflect an evolution of the league’s burgeoning western footprint. (more…)
The Stockton Heat and City of Stockton have struck a one-year lease extension to cover the 2020-21 AHL season, giving the two sides more time to discuss a longer-term agreement. (more…)
Calgary officials have launched a new Calgary Flames arena survey, an important part of the public engagement process for the project. (more…)
We end 2019 with a countdown of the five biggest stories of the year on Arena Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #3: A new Calgary Flames agreement moves forward. (more…)
The agreements for a new Calgary Flames arena have been signed, marking the latest step forward for the future venue set to open in 2024. (more…)
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