Agrium Western Event Centre

Opening Summer 2014

• Some history

• Introduction to the Agrium Western Event Centre

• Sneak a peek inside

• Vital role in the community

• Other expansion projects

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Presentation Outline

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Some HistoryThe ‘Big Top Tent’

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Introduction to the Agrium Western Events Centre

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Introduction to the Agrium Western Events Centre

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Fort Worth, TX

Oklahoma City, OK

Las Vegas, NV

Calgary, AB

Nashville, TNPaso Robles, CA

Lexington, KY

Introduction to the Agrium Western Events Centre

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One of the largest projects

in our 100 year history

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Sneak a Peek Inside

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Sneak a Peek – Main Arena

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Sneak a Peek Inside

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Sneak a Peek – Exhibition Hall

• 20,000 sq. ft. warm-up space adjacent to main arena

• Second event or trade show space

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Sneak a Peek - Rotunda

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Sneak a Peek - Rotunda

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Sneak a Peek Inside

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Ahead of Schedule• Very tight construction timeline – 2 year

• Very fortunate that just the shell of the building was up when the flood hit

• Schedule was to be open for Stampede 2014

• First event will be 4H on Parade: May 30-June 1

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National Level Competitions

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Engage, Entertain & Educate

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Sneak a Peek Inside

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Other Expansion Projects Riverfront Park

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Other Expansion Projects Youth Campus