OT: Calgary exploring bid for 2026 Olympics (5mill exploratory group)

[Jumptheshark]

http://www.tsn.ca/calgary-exploring-bid-for-2026-olympics-1.511846

Can not help but think this is somewhat tied to getting the Flames a new Arena--just getting creative about it

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[Flames Fanatic]

I mentioned this in the arena thread before it became fully public. It was an awfully kept secret for the most part.

 

[mustange70]

Best way to go about I think, then the City gets the facilities they want, and how they want them to be. Then they make money by leasing to the flames, and all the facilities remain city facilities.

 

[Jumptheshark]

Best way to go about I think, then the City gets the facilities they want, and how they want them to be. Then they make money by leasing to the flames, and all the facilities remain city facilities.

flames will want the keys the day after the Olympics end and have free run of the place and get all the profits

 

[Flames Fanatic]

flames will want the keys the day after the Olympics end and have free run of the place and get all the profits

You mean like how the Saddledome works? Oh wait...

This bid has been in the works for years.

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

How sweet would this be?

 

[Pirate King Luffy]

I'm willing to lend the Flames $300M

 

[Volica]

I'm willing to lend the Flames $300M

Generous