The News
City Clarifies Arena Borrowing Bylaw
November 10, 2011
A clause in a borrowing bylaw that received first reading from City Council on November 9, 2011 does not represent an increase in current taxes to pay for the land and design costs for a new downtown arena.
City Acquires Arena and Community Rink Land for $25 Million
October 31, 2011
Land around arena site also purchased to protect City’s interests.
Council Approves Financial Framework for Downtown Arena, Moves Ahead with Design
October 26, 2011
City Council has agreed to move ahead with the design of a new downtown arena and approved a financial framework for the project.
Public Hearing on Proposed Funding Framework for Downtown Arena
October 18, 2011
City Council will hold a Non-Statutory Public Hearing on a proposed funding framework for a downtown arena
October 14, 2011
Non-statutory Public Hearing set for October 25th
Edmonton Mayor and City Manager to meet with NHL Commissioner, Katz Group, in New York
October 06, 2011
Mayor Stephen Mandel and City Manager Simon Farbrother will meet with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Katz Group officials in New York next Tuesday and Wednesday on the proposed arena agreement.
City Retains External Expertise to Protect Public Interest in Arena Negotiations
September 09, 2011
As requested by Council, the City of Edmonton has secured external counsel and expert analysis as part of a comprehensive process to ensure due diligence in the pursuit of a complex agreement on a downtown arena.
City and Katz Group Agree on Agreement Framework to Build Arena
May 18, 2011
Framework will enable negotiations on a formal Master Agreement.
