Flames' letter hints at new arena project

Calgary Flames CEO Ken King has sent a vaguely worded letter to primary season ticket holders inviting them to an information session on Aug. 18.

The letter states attendees to thefirst public discussionwillget to see a "high level scope of the project including a preview of CalgaryNEXT."

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It goes on to say that the event won't be a formal launch of the project, but an update and a chance to "introduce our vision for the future."

The registration form indicates there will be future sessions but no dates were given.

A new arena to replace the Saddledome has been talked aboutfor years.