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Originally Posted by GordonBlue
I was thinking the Olympics would likely make those things more likely to happen with funding from more levels of government.
I don't get the attitude from some that if Edmonton even gets a sniff of a sport, then they don't want the Olympics. seems like cutting off your nose to spite your face.
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Well, strictly from a logistics point of view it really doesnt make much sense, right now the only thing Edmonton can offer that would be of any assistance to hosting Olympic events is Roger's Place. The New Arena.
Everything else is logistically closer and better in Calgary, close to Canmore, Banff and the Mountains, you know, 'Wintery' stuff.
Plus Calgary has experience.
So plunk a new Arena in Calgary and logistically why would you include Edmonton? It doesnt make any sense.
Really, this is the crux of the issue, including Edmonton would be the definition of 'throwing them a bone.'
Neither City should want that.
Edmonton should stand on their own two feet like Big Boys rather than trailing around behind us like a kid brother.