BMO Centre Expansion
Economic impact of Calgary Stampede expected to surge amid BMO Centre expansion
Calgary Stampede president Dana Peers said the economic impact of the 10-day event will only grow as the BMO Centre expansion is completed. Continue reading
Calgary Stampede wraps up for 2019
The Calgary Stampede is coming to an end for the year. The outdoor event saw record-breaking numbers and a multitude of new events and shows. Continue reading
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Calgary bar owners push for extended Stampede music hours after Cowboys appeal win
By Joel Senick Anchor and reporter
A Calgary bar owner hopes the city’s mayor can “level the playing field” after the Cowboys Music Festival tent Continue reading
Calgary councillor concerned over convention centre, BMO Centre competition
By Aurelio Perri Radio reporter
The current strategy for Calgary’s Telus Convention Centre to use space from surrounding facilities could run afoul of the intended post-expansion BMO Centre, Calgary councillors argue. Continue reading
Challenges for Calgary Stampede expected as BMO Centre expansion design team announced
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
The City of Calgary has hired three architectural firms to design the $500M BMO Centre expansion project, which is expected to be complete by 2024. Continue reading
Beltline residents raise concerns about new location of Cowboys concert tent ahead of Calgary Stampede
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
Now that construction has started on the BMO Centre expansion at Stampede Park, that means the Cowboys concert tent needs a new home. Continue reading
Feds to spend $166 million to help expand Calgary’s BMO Convention Centre
Ottawa says it will contribute $166.6 million toward a project that aims to more than double the size of the BMO Convention and Trade Centre. Continue reading
City of Calgary working group set up to deal with Flames arena negotiations
By Aurelio Perri Radio reporter
Two of Calgary City Council’s most vocal opponents when it comes to conditionally approving four major projects are going to help come up with a proposal for who should negotiate for the city with the Calgary Flames on a new arena. Continue reading
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$500M funding plan for BMO Centre expansion approved by Calgary council
“Calgary’s convention facilities are very small compared to most cities our size.” Continue reading
Calgary’s BMO Centre expansion plans now front and centre with new funding model
By Doug Vaessen Reporter
If all goes well, construction on the five-year project could begin next year. Continue reading