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Jul 27, 2026
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Federal, Alberta governments invest $52 million in Calgary Olympic Oval upgrade
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Outlets covering
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Lean bands spanned
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Center
Verdict
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Key figures
The federal and provincial governments are equally splitting a $52-million contribution to the renewal of the speedskating facility built for the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary.
The oval has served as the training site for 26 Olympic medalists who have won 40 Olympic medals, including 12 gold, for Team Canada.
However, the oval’s ability to make ice is nearing the end of its life, however, because of brine leaks among the 400 pipe connections under its large floor.
View image in full screen The ice slab in the Olympic Oval has about 400 connections to its cooling system and has been experiencing more and more leaks every year.
“Our government is proud to provide $26 million in matching funding to help preserve one of Canada’s most iconic sport facilities,” Alberta Sport Minister Andrew Boitchenko said in a statement Monday.
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B.I.A.S. ANALYSIS
CENTER
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100%
Sports framing
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Broad pickup
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Heuristic (v1/v3)
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Federal, Alberta governments invest $52 million in Calgary Olympic Oval upgrade
By Donna Spencer The Canadian Press
Posted July 27, 2026 12:39 pm
Updated July 27, 2026 10:44 pm
The provincial and federal governments have matched funding for a total $52 million investment into Calgary's Olympic Oval. The funding is expected to keep the 1988 Winter Olympic venue operating for years to come. Bella Finn reports.
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