Banff Centre: Communications » Redevelopment

Historic buildings ready for next act

Jim — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:44:55 +0000

The Globe and Mail: “It was the high cost of new building construction that saved the Banff Centre’s Smith Hall from demolition…. The multiuse building was to be torn down as part of the $179.8-million Banff Centre Revitalization project, but when Alberta construction costs skyrocketed a few years ago, project managers realized they could save a substantial amount of money by renovating Smith Hall, explains Bruce Chapman, president of Target Project Management Inc. in Calgary.”

Tories say building money “is flowing”

Jim — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:34:37 +0000

Globe and Mail: “More than 16 months after the Conservatives announced a far-reaching, seven-year infrastructure plan valued at $33-billion and made up in part by the $8.8-billion Building Canada Fund, cultural projects across the country have yet to see a federal dime…. Two weeks ago, Environment Minister Jim Prentice, a Calgary MP, said four Alberta projects owed a combined $105-million from the fund are being expedited, including the Banff Centre’s new Kinnear Centre for Creativity and Innovation.”

National Bank Financial Group Donates $100,000

Jim — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:28:40 +0000

MarketWatch: The Financial Group’s donation will be used for the construction of the new Kinnear Centre for Creativity and Innovation.

Feeding creativity at the Banff Centre

Jim — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:57:26 +0000

Calgary Herald: “The Banff Centre is making stalwart efforts to reinvent the experience of cafeteria dining.”

Top honours for Kinnear

Jim — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 16:55:28 +0000

Calgary Sun: “A who’s who of the business community gathered at the Telus Convention Centre to salute Kinnear and his most deserving honour.”

Alberta Venture names James Kinnear “Business Person of the Year”

Jim — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 18:49:05 +0000

Alberta Venture: “Alberta’s Business Person of the Year Award showcases our province’s business achievements and excellence. Now in its tenth year, the award is designed to identify and recognize individuals who embrace principled leadership, strategic thinking, balanced workplace values and an unrelenting pursuit of excellence.” James S. Kinnear is a major donor to The Banff Centre Revitalization Project and a member of the Board of Governors.

Calgary medici: Will a boom in arts-giving turn the city into a cultural mecca?

Jim — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:32:13 +0000

Macleans: “In September, Calgary financier James Kinnear, president of Pengrowth Energy Trust, donated $10 million to the Banff Centre, the largest gift in its history.”

First project of Banff Centre Revitalization completed

Jim — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 18:50:47 +0000

Canadian Architect – 7/20/2007: “The Banff Centre’s new Dining Centre opened today with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony at the scenic site.”

CBC Arts News also carried the story.

Province investing an additional $27 million in Banff Centre

Jim — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 21:11:29 +0000

Province of Alberta: The Alberta government has announced a multi-million-dollar investment in new and renovated post-secondary facilities across the province, including $27 million at the Banff Centre, to go towards new facilities that will replace Donald Cameron Hall.

Province provides $20 million for capital project

Jim — Fri, 02 Apr 2004 16:00:00 +0000

Government of Alberta —
April 2, 2004.
“Commencing under the 2004-07 Capital Plan, funding has been allocated for the reconstruction of Donald Cameron Hall at The Banff Centre. The renovation will involve major renewal of the building;rsquo;s three wings and will take place over several years.” A Banff Centre press release calls the funding “the first step in a major redevelopment and revitalization of The Banff Centre campus.”