Explore Edmonton asks city for $6M for Expo centre, convention centre

Explore Edmonton is requesting an additional $6 million from the City of Edmonton to continue running the Edmonton Expo Centre and Edmonton Convention Centre efficiently. Despite receiving $11.7 million from the city annually, the organization insists it needs the full amount to cover costs and avoid returning the venues to the city, which could result in a loss of sales and reduced operations. CEO Traci Bednard emphasized the importance of spreading costs over both buildings to maintain financial viability and operational efficiency.

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