There is a cost to run and maintain the Saddledome. I am not sure what that would amount to in a year, but guessing without the Flames, the cost to the city and all the taxpayers will go up as the Flames currently cover this as part of the arena deal. Also interested to see what would happen to the management and running of the Hitmen as there is alot of synergies with having the Flames run and own the team. Would they continue to be a top tier franchise if the Flames were not here, I would guess no.
I am always interested to see how many people hold the City's management of the tax dollars in high praise. I can tell you, I will never step foot in the new $300million dollar library. There are currently 18 libraries in the city, I can go to any one of them today. I would rather have part of that funding go to an Arena that would give me the opportunity to go to a concert that is currently bypassing Calgary instead of driving to Edmonton. (Too many sweatpants and missing teeth for my liking). Not to mention a potentially better fan experience for the Flames game.
I know lots of people will be on both sides of the argument, but you will always have a strong amount of people on both sides of the issue. I am on the side of building a new building, guess that makes me one of the morons...
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