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Originally Posted by Otto-matic
So why are we giving Whistler part of the games if they won't pony up some cash for it. Tell em to pound sand IMO.
Every day this bid has increased my frustrations and solidifying my no vote.
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Simply, it's much cheaper than building a brand new ski jump facility. Is it ideal? no, but it's a pragmatic solution to reduce cost. , cost is not a City of Calgary taxpayer cost, either. It will be games revenue and Federal security costs. It's also not really a marquee event like the Gold Medal Hockey game.
Also, having some specific events away from the host city is not uncommon. Equestrian in 2008 was in Hong Kong, Soccer in London was all over England.