Shovels in the ground as work begins on new $800-million arena for Calgary Flames

 The Canadian Press  22/07/2024 17:58 Construction has begun on the new $800-million arena for the NHL’s Calgary Flames. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek joined others Monday picking up a chrome shovel to symbolically turn the sod to launch the multi-year process to replace one of the NHL’s oldest arenas. The new building – to be named Scotia Place — is being built in the shadow of the Saddledome and its iconic saddle-shaped concave roof. “Today is a big day for Calgary. After a decade of talking, Calgary is breaking ground on a new events centre…a project that promises to become a cornerstone of our sports and entertainment district,” said city councillor Sonya Sharp, the chair of the committee overseeing the project. “This is a place where…

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