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EDMONTON -- Edmonton city council has approved an agreement framework with the Katz Group to build a new downtown arena.

The city says the deal will keep the Edmonton Oilers of the NHL in the city for 35 years.

The arena will cost $450 million, with the city providing $125 million, the Katz Group paying $100 million and $125 million coming from a user-paid facility fee.

EDMONTON CITY COUNCIL APPROVES FUNDING FOR NEW OILERS ARENA

EDMONTON -- One hurdle remains for the National Hockey League Oilers to get a new downtown rink -- but it's a big one.

Edmonton city councillors voted 10-3 Wednesday to sign on to a cost-shared deal with team owner Daryl Katz for a new $450-million arena.

But when everything is added up, the deal is still $100 million short. Both Katz and the city have been asking for that money from either the provincial or federal governments. Both have already said publicly that they will not use tax dollars to fund private enterprises.

However, Alberta Premier Alison Redford has said the city can use provincial infrastructure dollars already allocated to it.

Mayor Stephen Mandel said that fight is for another day.

"We cannot start without that money," Mandel told council. "But that's not about today. Today is about making a decision to change our downtown.

"This particular project will build a better city."

if the isles want a new barn so bad, maybe dipietro can rehab his next injury by grabbing a shovel and helping out a bit.

ironyisadeadscene wrote:

if the isles want a new barn so bad, maybe dipietro can rehab his next injury by grabbing a shovel and helping out a bit.

wheres the love?

Author:	AudSabres [ Thu May 19, 2011 10:49 am ]
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Quote: EDMONTON -- Edmonton city council has approved an agreement framework with the Katz Group to build a new downtown arena. The city says the deal will keep the Edmonton Oilers of the NHL in the city for 35 years. The arena will cost $450 million, with the city providing $125 million, the Katz Group paying $100 million and $125 million coming from a user-paid facility fee. http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=366186

Author:	mechaphil [ Thu May 19, 2011 2:35 pm ]
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Love it. Rexall is ~kinda~ old.

Author:	ironyisadeadscene [ Thu May 19, 2011 2:44 pm ]
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rexall was built a hunk of shit. i find it amusing that rather then replace their obsolete scoreboard, they decided "fuck it, just throw some video boards under it." they did the same thing at pacific coliseum too.

Author:	Skyline_BNR34 [ Thu May 19, 2011 6:09 pm ]
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That's good, they need it.

Author:	AudSabres [ Sun May 22, 2011 12:18 am ]
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Yeah, I always seen the similarities between Rexall and the PC in Van City. Cookie cutter shape, no windows, very blah rink. Didn't see a link anywhere else regarding it, but looks like the Isles may FINALLY be getting a new barn, as well... http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=562517

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Author:	Timbo Slice [ Mon May 23, 2011 4:21 pm ]
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Thank God...

Author:	Los9090 [ Mon May 30, 2011 12:38 pm ]
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Charles Wang will be up in arms about this...

Author:	ironyisadeadscene [ Tue May 31, 2011 12:18 pm ]
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if the isles want a new barn so bad, maybe dipietro can rehab his next injury by grabbing a shovel and helping out a bit.

Author:	AudSabres [ Wed Oct 26, 2011 8:25 pm ]
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I know this is digging up bones but with it being so close to Halloween, why not disturb the grave of an old thread Quote: EDMONTON CITY COUNCIL APPROVES FUNDING FOR NEW OILERS ARENA EDMONTON -- One hurdle remains for the National Hockey League Oilers to get a new downtown rink -- but it's a big one. Edmonton city councillors voted 10-3 Wednesday to sign on to a cost-shared deal with team owner Daryl Katz for a new $450-million arena. But when everything is added up, the deal is still $100 million short. Both Katz and the city have been asking for that money from either the provincial or federal governments. Both have already said publicly that they will not use tax dollars to fund private enterprises. However, Alberta Premier Alison Redford has said the city can use provincial infrastructure dollars already allocated to it. Mayor Stephen Mandel said that fight is for another day. "We cannot start without that money," Mandel told council. "But that's not about today. Today is about making a decision to change our downtown. "This particular project will build a better city." http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=378988

Author:	ironyisadeadscene [ Wed Oct 26, 2011 8:32 pm ]
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ironyisadeadscene wrote: if the isles want a new barn so bad, maybe dipietro can rehab his next injury by grabbing a shovel and helping out a bit. wheres the love for this brilliant post?

Author:	AudSabres [ Wed Oct 26, 2011 8:44 pm ]
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ironyisadeadscene wrote: ironyisadeadscene wrote: if the isles want a new barn so bad, maybe dipietro can rehab his next injury by grabbing a shovel and helping out a bit. wheres the love?

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