New arena up for discussion today in Calgary

CALGARY- City councillors will debate the tentative deal to build a new home for the Calgary Flames today.

The deal would see the city and Flames owner Calgary Sports and Entertainment equally split the cost of a $550-million event centre which would replace the 36-year-old Saddledome.

Councillors can approve the deal, vote it down, or delay by asking for a longer period of analysis and consultation.

If approved, the soonest shovels would go in the ground is 2021.

(The Canadian Press)