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					Originally Posted by  Bigfeet24
					 
				 
				It’s not massive size wise though,  generally more flexible and ticket prices for the events are probably $15-20 more than what they would normally be.  Main point being, every major artist has pretty much played it.  I would guess you don’t get as many artists through the saddledome as the venue doesn’t have the correct rig etc installed for the modern stage set ups? 
			
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No one is arguing against the need for a new arena in Calgary. The issue is funding.
Who is going to pay for its construction? Who is going to pay to operate/maintain/upgrade it during its lifespan? Who is going to receive the revenue generated by the building?