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Originally Posted by DiracSpike
We can build the field house and maintain the athletic faculties for cheaper on our own without the Olympics. Even just the extra 300 million we're on the hook for now will do this. Just that one piece.
So there you go I just solved your dilemma
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The portion of Calgary's bid costs tax payers less than the field house and McMahon renovations alone which will be done anyway. That doesn't include the NHL arena which would almost be a certain green light with the games at next to no additional cost.
The financial argument against is flawed when you consider the city has to spend roughly 500 million updating facilities and building the field house anyway. Sure it can be done for a bit less on a budget but why settle for less when Alberta, Canada and the IOC are prepared to contribute?