Roxy Theatre

• Legal drama stalls Roxy Theatre construction completion

  It's been nearly three years since the Roxy Theatre reopened following a devastating fire in 2015, but due to an ongoing legal battle, construction is still not complete.

  Fire

  Mar 19
  
• Work underway in Alberta town to restore one of last remaining Quonset-style theatres

  Its neon sign is in need of repair, the inside is bone-chillingly cold, and the heating, flooring, original 275 seats and insulation have been ripped out. 

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2024
  
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• Roxy Theatre in the running for the Next Great Save

  12 finalists have been chosen for the Next Great Save competition, an initiative investing in heritage sites. Sarah Jones has more about one of the nominees in the Crowsnest Pass

  Canada

  Apr 25, 2024
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• City of Saskatoon considers heritage designation for Roxy Theatre, owner not interested

  Saskatoon Heritage Society president Peggy Sergeant told members of the Saskatoon planning committee on Monday that the Roxy is one in five atmospheric cinemas left in the country.

  Entertainment

  Aug 15, 2022
• ‘Full circle’: After 7 years, the Roxy Theatre reopens its doors in Edmonton

  It was a reopening for the ages Thursday night as, after seven long years, the Roxy Theatre reopened its doors and heart to Edmontonians.

  Features

  Apr 15, 2022
• Push to have Saskatoon’s Roxy Theatre designated a heritage property

  A Saskatoon city committee is asking administration to engage with the property owner to see what support is needed to have the heritage designation given to the Roxy Theatre.

  Canada

  Mar 15, 2022
• Historic Roxy Theatre in Saskatoon up for sale

  The Roxy Theatre in Saskatoon's Riversdale neighbourhood, one of the last remaining atmospheric cinemas in Canada, is up for sale.

  Canada

  Feb 23, 2022
• Roxy Theatre rebuild reaches milestone; venue expected to reopen in 1 year

  After being destroyed by fire nearly six years ago, a storied Edmonton landmark is reaching a milestone in its bid to rise from the ashes.

  Entertainment

  Nov 13, 2020
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• Smaller cinemas in Saskatoon attracting audience despite competition

  Despite the closure of Rainbow Cinemas Saskatoon in May, the Roxy Theatre continues to compete with major national cinemas to attract moviegoers.

  Canada

  Mar 5, 2020
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• Groundbreaking for new Roxy Theatre after devastating Edmonton fire

  Construction is expected to begin this summer and the new Roxy is expected to open in early 2021. 

  Lifestyle

  Jun 24, 2019