A new 4500 seat Convention and Cultural Event Centre has been incorporated in the conceptual designs for the new Complex in the Yard District. The proposed Convention & Cultural Event Centre in Prince Albert is poised to become a pivotal hub for entertainment, sports, and community gatherings.
Event Hosting
Beyond sporting events, the Event Centre will serve as a versatile venue for various cultural, entertainment, and business gatherings. Graduation ceremonies, Pow Wows, trade shows, music concerts, expos, and corporate events will draw attendees from Prince Albert and neighbouring communities. The influx of visitors will stimulate spending on accommodation, dining, retail, and transportation services, benefiting local businesses and enhancing tourism in the region.
Banquet Space
The inclusion of a large banquet space within the Centre will further expand its revenue generating potential. The facility's capacity to host weddings, conferences, gala dinners, and other private events will attract clientele seeking modern, well-equipped venues. Revenue generated from banquet bookings, catering services, and associated expenditures will bolster the Centre's financial sustainability while contributing to the local hospitality sector's growth.
Operational Phase
Upon completion, the Event Centre will operate as a dynamic venue, hosting a wide array of events throughout the year. The Centre's primary tenants, including the Prince Albert Raiders, the Prince Albert Bears, and the Prince Albert Mintos, will contribute to the local economy by attracting fans from both the city and the surrounding region. Home games, tournaments, and other sporting events will stimulate spending on tickets, merchandise, concessions, and related services.
BBB and KSA Architects out of Toronto and Saskatoon have been hired to design the facility. This firm had the most extensive experience with NHL sized arenas and is well known for their multi-use spectator arena designs which include Budweiser Gardens in London, Scotiabank Arena in Toronto and Rogers Arena in Vancouver. With more than 30 years of experience in sports, recreation and spectator facilities they are able to bring together aesthetics with high-performance functionality within their designs.
The schematic designs for the large arena are now complete. The next step in the process is to complete detailed design.
Fundraising for the new Event Centre
The City of Prince Albert is ready to build an energy efficient and fully accessible Convention & Cultural Event Centre in the Yard District adjacent to the nearly completed Aquatic & Arenas Recreation Centre. This significant project is a one-of-a-kind partnership with Montreal Lake Cree Nation, Lac La Ronge Indian Band and the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation and will serve as an event and recreation hub for Central and Northern Saskatchewan.
With a strategic location serving not only the city's population of over 37,000 but also catering to a regional catchment area of approximately 210,000, the Centre promises to invigorate the local economy through diverse events and activities. With a new modernized facility capable of hosting a wide variety of major sporting events, conferences, trade shows, concerts and cultural celebrations, Prince Albert will be poised to become a prime Saskatchewan destination.
Having the support of community residents, partners and stakeholders is a critical part of the process and provides an opportunity for the public to detail the positive impact the facility would have from their perspective. You can help move this exciting project forward by providing a letter of support to the Federal Government.
Please send your completed letter of support by September 3, 2024
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