The Government of Canada announced a $15 million investment for a new convention and cultural event centre in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program.
The project will deliver an energy-efficient and fully accessible facility designed to host cultural events, recreational activities, conferences, and community gatherings.
By providing a modern space for diverse events and gatherings, the space is expected to strengthen community connections and contribute to local economic activity by attracting visitors and supporting tourism, events, and regional collaboration.
“We are very excited to reach this important milestone. This announcement represents the first step in securing financing for the project, and we thank the Government of Canada for recognizing the importance of this legacy partnership and its long-term impact,” said Bill Powalinsky, mayor of Prince Albert.
The 4500-seat centre will serve as a versatile venue with a large banquet space that can host 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.
BBB and KSA Architects, based of Toronto and Saskatoon, have extensive experience with NHL-sized arenas and are well known for their multi-use spectator arena designs.
