Edmonton city council discusses selling more naming rights for rec centres, rinks and pools

Edmonton city council discusses selling more naming rights for rec centres, rinks and pools

Edmonton city councillors debated the pros and cons of pursuing more sponsorship deals for city facilities on Wednesday, with some saying naming rights sales could generate much-needed revenue for the city — approximately $21 million over 10 years — and others saying facilities built with taxpayer money shouldn’t have corporate names.

Edmonton council weighs pulling plug on selling name sponsorships

A projected $21 million that facility sponsors might bring in over 10 years is dwarfed by the city’s fiscal gap between revenue and expenses.

Letter: What was inappropriate about park name proposals?

We should be heard far better by council about naming sites