The organization projected it would no longer be "financially viable" once the Edmonton Oilers' new downtown arena Rogers Place opens, as it would attract the majority of major indoor events previously held at the Northlands-operated Coliseum (then Rexall Place).
"[5] In May 2016, it solicited expressions of interest for a new "A-level" track license, including from Century Casinos (who owns Alberta's other A-level circuit, Century Downs near Calgary) and Enoch Cree Nation among others.
Century planned to build a one-mile track (in comparison to the 5/8-mile Northlands Park), which would be the only one of its kind in Western Canada.
The track would inherit events formerly held at Northlands Park, including the Canadian Derby.
[9] The following graded stakes run at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino: Grade III: The following are major events hosted at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino: