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Originally Posted by CroFlames
Stadiums and arenas don't offer the most economic benefit to a city; we don't need to compare it to other possible uses. Staples center is a rare exception.
However, Calgary could become the only major city in Canada (and the wider continent) without a modern football and hockey facility.
So we either do it, knowing we could spend taxpayer money in a better way, or not do it, and be proud of the fact Calgary is fiscally responsible, but lacking modern facilities.
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Nothing is stopping the Flames from funding their own arena like they did in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal. Our civic pride isn't attached to our ability to fund team owners.