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Originally Posted by OldDutch
I still don't know where this Nenshi/City is totally opposed to funding an arena of any shape and size arguement is coming from. Last I saw, council from their comments were very supportive of the Victoria Park option. Even saying it would qualify for CRL money. Druh Farrell even gave positive comments, and she has been on record as one of the biggest opponents to an arena deal due to philosophical opposition to arenas with public money.
The only wishy washy person was Ken King. I get it. The city showed you up. However, get over your pride and see this as a good comprise between nothing and the CalgaryNext moon shot.
To those saying the Flames will move sorry. It will absolutely not happen now. The city just strategically cornered the Flames. Bettman has shown he won't move a franchise unless absolutely necessary. With a viable offer on the table not only do the Flames now have to show why it won't work, but why it has to be another deal.
Vic Park will get done. Grouchy Ken King be damned. Next is dead and it is just a matter of time until a new agreement in Vic Park is reached. All this other nonsense is the Sun trying to influence the election.
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I believe the csec is positioning council to defeat opposition politicians before attempting to go through with a plan.
Most if the council already wants this to happen. Other major power brokers want this to happen as well. There is a huge swell of momentum amongst private interests in Calgary to get this project going.
The next step is finding and funding a challenger for mayor that can bring this thing home.
Nenshi in office may be the most significant factor in the delay of the project announcement.