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Originally Posted by monkeyman
The differences and rivalry between Calgary and Edmonton date back to the 1800's when Calgary and Edmonton rivalled for things like the railroad, and provincial capital status.
Calgary, having been chosen for the main railway line was and continues to be the mecca of business with more corporate head offices than any other city in western Canada. They always have and still are, mostly conservative in their views and vote.
Edmonton, who was rewarded for their liberal vote, was awarded capital city status and the U of A and remains a mostly liberal/socialist jurisdiction, supported by government infrastructure.
Calgary and Edmonton are nothing alike, if not in geography, then certainly in political ideology and these differences date back more than 100 years.
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Calgary was supposed to get the University, but through some back-handed political dealings it went to Strathcona - technically a different city at the time. Calgary was quite pissed off.
Or so I heard.