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Originally Posted by Bouw N Arrow
Let me get this straight. You guys wouldn't pay a fee to have an NHL team in the City of Calgary?
I say fee because the rise in taxes for an arena would be likely less than what you pay on starbucks in a year.
I'm sure it'll be awesome to watch the Oilers in Edmonton while The Flames are in Houston.
It's a privileged to have a pro sports team in the city, not a right. I see MOST Calgarian's online want nothing to do with contributing in regards to taxes to make it happen, some prefer to see the team leave. WTF???
What the hell is going on up there?? Such a huge piece of pride and a true gift that the team exists there.
I'm awaiting, Coyotes, glendale blah blah blah.. I personally see the Coyotes gone barring a miracle so spare me.
I really don't understand it. So what if The Flames owners want a Katz deal? Guess what? HE GOT IT! and people in Edmonton seem pretty happy about it
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It's the principle of spending tax dollars to help a sports franchise make more money. As far as I know you had a wealthy/decent life here in Calgary and are a huge sports fan so your priorities are likely skewed.
No, the majority of citizens aren't worried about a sports team, they are worried about paying bills and want their taxes going to things like daycare programs and other things that help them get through life easier.