{jathumbnail off} Not all the pieces are in place yet, but the city of Edmonton and the ownership of the Edmonton Oilers (NHL) have agreed on yet another iteration of the framework of a $450-million new-arena funding deal — albeit one with a $100-million hole. The plan calls for the Oilers to pay $100 million, […]
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Report: New arena needs 30-year commitment from Oilers
{jathumbnail off} If a new downtown Edmonton arena is to work, the city needs a 30-year commitment from the Edmonton Oilers (NHL), measurable targets for revenue from concerts and other events, and a specific number of days the facility can be used by the community, according to a report released by city officials. The report, […]