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While 2026-27 was mentioned as the hopeful completion date for Calgarys future event centre and hockey arena, a City of Calgary official says it is still too soon to commit to any firm timelines. 

The deal is sealed: the NHL’s Calgary Flames are getting a new $800-million arena. A preliminary deal announced in April for a new $1.

A deal has officially been signed which will allow Calgary to move forward on construction of its new event centre – replacing the aging Saddledome — with construction slated to begin next year. 

Representatives at the Alberta Municipalities conference this week will debate a resolution calling for the province to increase municipal funding to $1.75 billion next year.

Representatives at the Alberta Municipalities conference this week will debate a resolution calling for the province to increase municipal funding to $1.75 billion next year.

The City of Calgary said work is underway on provisions in the strategy that don't require budget funding or further council approval.

The City of Calgary said work is underway on provisions in the strategy that don’t require budget funding or further council approval.

A marathon debate over affordable housing at city hall ended with council endorsing an often-contentious housing strategy..

A marathon debate over affordable housing at city hall ended with council endorsing an often-contentious housing strategy..

Dubbed “Home is Here,” the new strategy aims to address a housing crisis that is only getting worse in the city.