Credit Union Centre, western Canada's most versatile and exciting trade, sports and entertainment centre opened on February 9, 1988. This beautiful facility is located in one of Canada's fastest growing cities, Saskatoon, the largest city in Saskatchewan's million plus market and the most central city in the 4.8 million prairie provinces market. Credit Union Centre has the distinct reputation of being one of Canada's busiest arenas. In its short history Credit Union Centre has played host to a multitude of national and international events, which include:
* 1988 Canadian Heavy Weight Boxing Championship
* 1989 Labatt Brier
* 1989 Memorial Cup
* 1991 World Junior Hockey Championships
* 1991 Canadian Figure Skating Championships
* 1991 Scott Tournament of Hearts
* 1993 Canada Cup
* 1994 Assembly of First Nations Leadership Convention
* 1996 Indian Nationals Finals Rodeo
* 2004 Nokia Brier
These tremendous success stories along with the multitude of other spectacular events have placed Saskatoon on the national and international map. Credit Union Centre provides the province with a state of the art venue from which the world's major artist's can showcase their talents. The facility has witnessed performances from Elton John, Cher, Sting, Shania Twain, Metallica, Garth Brooks, Rod Stewart, Billy Joel, Reba McIntyre, Bon Jovi, The Tragically Hip, Celine Dion, Bryan Adams, the World Famous Moscow Circus and Great Circus of China to name a few. The excitement is all year round at Credit Union Centre. Home to the Western Hockey League's Saskatoon Blades, Credit Union Centre hosts a variety of annual events which include the Canadian All Star Rodeo Challenge, Motorsports Spectacular, Canada Remembers Air Show, Draggins Rod & Custom Show, Saskatoon Sports & Leisure Show, Sun Dog Craft Faire, Federated Co-op shows and others.
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