Concept art for the proposed new arena in Calgary. (Image: Rossetti and Calgary Flames)

By Canadian Press

City of Calgary, Flames re-start talks for new arena

Oct 19, 2022 | 12:26 PM

CALGARY, AB – The City of Calgary and the Flames are talking about a new arena again.

The city confirmed on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, that Calgary Sport and Entertainment Corporation has re-entered negotiations for a new building.

A previous arena deal agreed upon in 2019 collapsed late last year when the estimated cost of the project rose and the Flames withdrew.

Shovels were scheduled to hit the ground this year for a 19,000-seat hockey arena and concert venue to replace the Saddledome, which has been the home of the Flames for 39 years.

The initial estimate of a new arena was $550 million split between the two parties, but that figure increased to $634 million.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 19, 2022.

(The Canadian Press)

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