Tag: Calgary

Study on Calgary outdoor venue as McMahon Stadium future bleak

Article posted by Coliseum, September 11^th, 2026

The City of Calgary (Canada) is seeking a third party to explore the potential of a new outdoor stadium as questions continue over the future of the McMahon Stadium in Calgary. Stadium Study The contract is expected to be awarded in October and the estimated cost of the stadium study is... » Read more

Flames new home work full ‘steam’ ahead

Article posted by Coliseum, January 17^th, 2025

The Scotia Place in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is about to embark on a monumental year full of exciting progress. In December 2024, the Calgary Planning Commission (CPC) unanimously approved the Scotia Place design and granted the project its final development permit. ‘Calgary’ stated that this... » Read more

Revamped BMO Centre opens in Calgary

Article posted by Coliseum, June 14^th, 2024

The BMO Centre in Calgary, Canada has re-opened for business following a major $500 million renovation project. The Populous Americas team, alongside its counterparts at Stantec and S2 lead the design of this stunning new home of the Calgary Stampede, and now the largest convention center in... » Read more

Flames arena deal to come with lease rider

Article posted by Coliseum, June 14^th, 2023

A $1.2-billion deal to replace Calgary’s (Canada) aging Scotiabank Saddledome Arena with a new National Hockey League (NHL) arena would come with a 35-year lease that includes a commitment from the owners of the NHL team Calgary Flames to stay in the City, a City official informed. ‘CTV NEWS... » Read more

Flames one step closer to futuristic arena

Article posted by Coliseum, May 2^nd, 2023

The National Hockey League (NHL) team Calgary Flames (Canada) are one step closer to a new arena. ‘NHL’ stated that the City of Calgary has reached agreements with the Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC), which owns the Flames, the Province of Alberta (Canada) and the Calgary... » Read more

Canada Commonwealth show bid irk taxpayers

Article posted by Coliseum, March 15^th, 2023

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) has appealed for referendums to be held in Calgary and Edmonton (Canada) over the staging of the 2030 Commonwealth Games as groups speak out against a potential Alberta bid. ‘inside the games’ stated that Alberta has been selected as the Commonwealth... » Read more

Calgary event center committee scout for sites

Article posted by Coliseum, February 9^th, 2023

As negotiations continue for a new event center in Calgary (Canada), the Chair of the Committee in charge of the project isn’t ruling out that a new arena could be built somewhere other than Victoria Park in the Rivers District. ‘CTV NEWS CALGARY’ stated that Ward 1 Councilor Sonya Sharp said... » Read more