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Is the new Calgary event centre in the public interest? No one knows

Ryan Gauthier, Thompson Rivers University Aug 1, 2019

An artist’s rendering of the proposed new Calgary event centre. City of Calgary/Rossetti The Calgary Flames recently made a marquee signing. Of course, the new contract is not for a player, but a new event centre.Like last year’s big…

Cities

New NHL arena coming for Calgary Flames, city council approves deal

Donna Spencer – THE CANADIAN PRESS Aug 1, 2019

Calgary is going to build a new arena for its NHL team despite financial challenges facing the city.Council voted 11-4 on Tuesday approving a financial agreement with the owners of the Calgary Flames to build an event centre and replace…