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We also deserve a nice looking power play.
That’s asking too much.
We also deserve a nice looking power play.
I believe that there will be a separate (obstructed view) section for smokers, and they will have to use the smokers' entrance, but no smoking will be permitted at the events.
People with at least one parent or grandparent who smokes will also be considered smokers for the purposes of this rule.
Not even. They will be watching it on the jumbotron in PRess Level at the old saddleDome. (Like a playoff party kinda game)This is great. Anyone wearing a nicotine patch, backof the stadium.
Calgary city council voted to try and re-engage the Calgary Flames in arena talks Tuesday.
The Flames broke off negotiations a year ago with president Ken King calling discussions "spectacularly unproductive."
An event centre at the heart of a larger revitalized commercial and residential district east of downtown was presented in chambers Tuesday.
"What’s attractive is we’re not talking about just developing a one-off event centre," Coun. Jeff Davison said
"We’re actually talking about how do we actually build this into a district that adds value for every single Calgarians."
"This isn’t just a hockey deal. This is a land deal and that’s what’s important to note about this one."
Calgary Sports and Entertainment supplied an email response from King, who said "We are not making any formal comment, but we are looking forward to hearing from them."
No new financial terms were presented Tuesday.
Yeah if there's no commitment of funding from other levels, then we're dunzo. Can't pursue it on hopes and dreams. Even with the sunk costs so far.
Actually, I see no reason why they couldn't do both, if they choose.Taxpayers won't be able to replace McMahon and the Dome and clean-up the creosote contamination (that also needs to be done) and fund the Olympics.
I don't trust the City to run a lemonade stand. When they torpedoed CalgaryNext they basically said our experts are smarter than your experts as a convenient excuse. All along they have targeted the East Village for development and today they are using slight of hand to further those goals in a nice convenient package. Meanwhile McMahon is ancient, the Dome is about 36 years old and doesn't do diddly for economic development. The new proposal for the east Village could work, but it is not part of the Olympic bid. Taxpayers won't be able to replace McMahon and the Dome and clean-up the creosote contamination (that also needs to be done) and fund the Olympics. And if it goes wa-ay over budget, we're on the hook. No thanks. Either CalgaryNext or the new arena proposal. No more.
Actually, I see no reason why they couldn't do both, if they choose.
Keep in mind, the "additional city contributions" listed above would likely be shared equally with the Province and Feds.
So to recap, a committee recommended shutting down the boys, and the city recommended that they shut up.
Thats the problem with Calgary city politics at the moment. All the councilors are worried about looking bad to their causes and don't even vote with any common sense. Looking at council today you wouldn't know that King Ralph's reign started at city hall. I guess no nonsense politics is a thing of the past.Part of the problem is that it required 10 votes to stop the plebiscite when, in my opinion, a straight majority vote should have carried the day. Some councillors were circumspect and others know full well that this very divisive issue will be resolved by the plebiscite and a predictably low voter turnout. Furthermore, as far as I know, this will not be a ward by ward vote, but a city at large vote where activists can mobilize a vote through social media. Why the distinction? Let's just day the suburbs pay a hefty property tax and may be wary of paying even more given how poorly the city centre is doing these days. The City refuses to cut services and is transferring the burden to non city centre businesses who are struggling due to other municipal and provincial policies. That burden will be moved to residences who have seen their taxes go up every year that Spendshi has been around.
Hey! Me too! I think it’s tough when people ask for my opinion on the bid, as it’s a much harder 1:1 trace to my tax dollars than the city folk.I don't have a vote in this as I live in Okotoks but I wish I did because the government of Alberta and the government of Canada will both be contributing huge $$$ if this goes ahead.