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#-3 · 03-07-2015, 03:08 PM

I think the Big Rodeo and Fair could be something interesting to the Flames,

But I cannot see them having any interest in the Convention Centers, Ag. Fairs, or Horse breeding, marching band, or heritage projects.... Not to mention whatever comes along with a private business taking over a none profit.

I don't really have any inside information, but I do know a few people who are closer to the situation than most of us are, and IMO 6 years ago the Flames and Stampede both thought they would continue their partnership with a new building. But 4 years ago when Flames starting thinking about a multisports mega venue the relationship soured. My Guess is the Stampede did not want to give up that much land and was upset the Flames started exploring other options, and the general assumption has become that they will not be partners in the new building.

I'm actually also guessing if they Stampede knew their vision for Olympic Way would fall through they would have been allot more open to the idea of a mulpisport facility on the north end of their property, but the Flames are now happy with the other options they have developed.

03-07-2015, 03:08 PM	#3442
#-3 #1 Goaltender Join Date: Mar 2008 Exp:	I think the Big Rodeo and Fair could be something interesting to the Flames, But I cannot see them having any interest in the Convention Centers, Ag. Fairs, or Horse breeding, marching band, or heritage projects.... Not to mention whatever comes along with a private business taking over a none profit. I don't really have any inside information, but I do know a few people who are closer to the situation than most of us are, and IMO 6 years ago the Flames and Stampede both thought they would continue their partnership with a new building. But 4 years ago when Flames starting thinking about a multisports mega venue the relationship soured. My Guess is the Stampede did not want to give up that much land and was upset the Flames started exploring other options, and the general assumption has become that they will not be partners in the new building. I'm actually also guessing if they Stampede knew their vision for Olympic Way would fall through they would have been allot more open to the idea of a mulpisport facility on the north end of their property, but the Flames are now happy with the other options they have developed.