{
  "id": 3648048,
  "title": "City of Calgary seeks bids to study feasibility of a major stadium project",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/city-of-calgary-seeks-bids-to-study-feasibility-of-a-major-stadium-3648048",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T02:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
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    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12036011/city-of-calgary-seeks-bids-study-stadium-project/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The City of Calgary is currently seeking bids from third-party firms to assess the feasibility and planning for a prospective major sports and event facility project. This comes as the University of Calgary, the current owner of McMahon Stadium, has begun exploring the possibility of constructing a new stadium for their varsity sports teams. McMahon Stadium, home to the CFL's Calgary Stampeders and University of Calgary Dinos, was built six decades ago and is considered outdated, requiring significant maintenance. The $875,000 feasibility study is expected to provide insights into market, financial, and operational aspects of the proposed project, aiding city officials in making informed decisions about the stadium's future. The study, which is anticipated to be awarded in October, aims to evaluate the potential of various stadiums, including the Calgary Stampede's GMC Stadium, to host field sports such as CFL football and soccer. The Calgary Stampede's executive vice-president of park development and operations, Jim Laurendeau, emphasized the importance of limiting impacts on the track and ensuring consistent surfaces for animal performances. The City of Calgary views the contract work as an early-stage due diligence process, with no immediate decision or commitment to build a new facility. Mayor Jeromy Farkas acknowledged the need for new sports facilities due to the city's growth and the potential of the project, including the incorporation of commercial spaces or housing. However, he stressed the importance of considering taxpayers' contributions and ensuring a fair approach to the project.",
  "summary": "The City of Calgary's contracts come as the Calgary Stampede evaluates bids to study the possibility of multi-purposing GMC Stadium to allow for field sports.",
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        "title": "City of Calgary seeks bids to study feasibility of a major stadium project",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/city-of-calgary-seeks-bids-to-study-feasibility-of-a-major-stadium",
        "published": "2026-08-27T02:30:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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