Author of the article: Dustin Cook
Publishing date: Apr 16, 2021 • 17 hours ago • 3 minute read • Northlands Coliseum on Friday, April 16, 2021 in Edmonton. The City of Edmonton says the Coliseum can t be repurposed due to an agreement with the Oilers Entertainment Group and is planning its demolition for the short term. Photo by Greg Southam /Postmedia
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Demolition of the Northlands Coliseum should be prioritized as one of the first steps in the Exhibition Lands redevelopment, the City of Edmonton says while planning to move forward with its removal.
Under the approved framework for the 81-hectare site, the land surrounding the long-time home of the Edmonton Oilers is set to be turned into a mixed-use transit-oriented development as part of the 30-year project. In November, council directed the city to look at reuse options for the Coliseum and the 30 other buildings on the Northlands site after a last-minute call from a community group to
Northlands Coliseum can t be repurposed, city says in Exhibition Lands implementation plan targeting short-term demolition
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Wayne Gretzky s father, Walter, dies at age 82 after battle with Parkinson s disease
By Heather Cichowski
Wayne Gretzky, has died at the age of 82. The retired hockey player confirmed his dad s passing with an emotional statement on Twitter on March 4. Walter, who coached Wayne from an early age, died after a long battle with Parkinson s disease. It s with deep sadness that Janet and I share the news of the passing of my dad,” Wayne began. “He bravely battled Parkinson s and other
health issues these last few years, but he never let it get him down. For my sister and my 3 brothers, Dad was our team captain – he guided, protected and led our family every day, every step of the way.