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By Canadian Press

NDP leader waiting to see ‘fine print’ before endorsing Calgary Flames arena deal

May 12, 2023 | 10:47 AM

CALGARY – Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley says there is too much hidden fine print for her to endorse a $1.2-billion deal to replace the aging Saddledome with a new arena for the Calgary Flames.

Notley says she can’t commit to honouring the deal until she knows what the final project and costs look like.

And she says that won’t be known until well after the May 29 provincial election.

The deal announced last month would see the province spend $330 million dollars on the project for public transit, road improvements, site utilities, reclamation and other infrastructure.

Notley, appearing today on Global Calgary, says the deal represents an exciting opportunity for Calgary and those living in the area.

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But she says the public needs to remember that over 18 months the cost doubled from an earlier deal, and the expected public contribution tripled.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 12, 2023.

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