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Originally Posted by DiracSpike
Calgary is Calgary because of Oil and Gas. Alberta is Alberta because of Oil and Gas. Without O&G Calgary wouldn't even be Winnipeg, we'd be lucky if we were Saskatoon.
It bugs me to see the constant comparisons to 88 when it's a completely different world in terms of cost and security threats 30 years later. I'm glad that Olympics went well for the people who were around at the time but it doesn't mean the Olympics are a good idea now.
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A bit OTT.
Most people outside the business world know Calgary not for O&G, but as a place to visit thanks to proximity to the Rockies. It will always enjoy a higher profile as a result of this feature.
As for 88. The impact of those games is not being overstated. It turbocharged Calgary’s international profile. Before 88 few I knew heard of Calgary. Afterwards just about everybody had and their perception was very positive.
Mind you, they may have heard about Calgary because I constantly went on about it.