New federal support for Contemporary Calgary

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The federal government will spend $30 million on renovations to Contemporary Calgary's new gallery in the city's former planetarium. 

The City of Calgary recently invested $25 million in the $117-million project. Contemporary Calgary is seeking $30 million from the Alberta government and $32 million from the private sector.

The federal funding is contingent on support from Alberta's new Conservative government.

Contemporary Calgary commenced a long-term lease agreement for the planetarium, built in 1967, in July.

Source: Contemporary Calgary