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Originally Posted by Slava
Thousands of people attend Spruce Meadows for numerous events every year. I haven't been there for the horse jumping and such, but it's incredibly popular, and I'm sure they serve alcohol.
It's crazy...we have private owners to build a stadium on their land, who run a world class facility and already host international competitions but people are complaining that the location isn't downtown.
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The showjumping events that draw thousands are just that - events. Featuring the best riders and horses in the world at that sport.
This is a minor league soccer team.
The difference is rather obvious.
South Calgary has enough population to support a minor league team if the demand is there, but that doesn't change the fact that the location cuts off potential casual fans from half the city.