When I opened Cowboys Dance Hall in 1996, Calgary was a very different city. Over the past 30 years, Cowboys has grown alongside Calgary — from a dance hall to a Stampede tent to Cowboys Music Festival and Cowboys Park. We are proud to have invested in our city, created thousands of jobs, and welcomed millions of guests.

Two years ago, following good faith discussions with the City, we agreed to relocate to Cowboys Park to make way for Scotia Place. We entered into a 10-year sponsorship agreement with the understanding that the site would support our long-term operations and provide growth opportunities and allow us to continue delivering the experiences Calgarians and visitors expect and have grown to love.

In fact, the City encouraged this location to help bring vibrancy to Calgary’s west end, attract visitors to the area, and support investment in a previously under-utilized public space. We have committed significant private dollars into programming, improving and activating a park that benefits the broader community year-round.

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