2026 Olympics- Calgary votes no- 56%

[Senator Clay Davis]

The Yes side has literally millions of dollars in backing here, the No side has some Canadian Tire money most likely. They've even started resorting to robocalls in the last few days. It's going to be an absolutely blitz from the Yes side as the attempt to save this thing.

[Ozy_Flame]

Originally Posted by DiracSpike

There were more than a dozen people on Stephen Ave yesterday canvassing for the Yes vote. The Yes side also has a lot of money for stupid commercials with kids talking about how hopeful they are for the future.

It would only be fair if the No side has a commercial with a bunch of crusty geriatrics complaining about the good ol' days of extreme penny pinching and how they slogged both ways uphill 10 times a day to and from work.

[Wormius]

I don't think having hoards of tourists try to make their way from Calgary to Lethbridge or even Red Deer in the middle of winter is a great plan. The frustrattion would probably drive away any future tourism.

[RM14]

It really won't be in those cities anyways.

Hockey 1 = New Event Centre
Figure Skating & Short Track = Saddledome
Field house = Curling

[sleepingmoose]

BidCo. released some concept images of McMahon Stadium during the games:

https://twitter.com/YYCGames2026/sta...25617187639297

If it helps anyone decide, everyone in the renders looks really happy to be at the Olympics! :P

[DiracSpike]

Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame

It would only be fair if the No side has a commercial with a bunch of crusty geriatrics complaining about the good ol' days of extreme penny pinching and how they slogged both ways uphill 10 times a day to and from work.

Is it really penny pinching to not want to light 1 Billion dollars on fire though? We can all agree with the geriatrics on that one I hope.

[zamler]

Originally Posted by sleepingmoose

BidCo. released some concept images of McMahon Stadium during the games:

https://twitter.com/YYCGames2026/status

Takes lipstick on a pig to another level.

[Joborule]

Originally Posted by zamler

Takes lipstick on a pig to another level.

Unrelated to Olympics itself even if Calary doesn't host, do you genuinely think that there's going to be apetite to put in +200M to build a new CFL stadium rather than renovate McMahon, at the same time putting in money to a new hockey arena? And if there is, who would contribute financially to it, and what would the venue look like? More like Tim Hortons Field, or like New Mosaic/Investor Field?

[Fuzz]

Any CFL fan should be extremely happy with the prospect of the Olympics, it's the only way government money is going to be spent on McMahon.

[Mephisto]

Originally Posted by sleepingmoose

BidCo. released some concept images of McMahon Stadium during the games:

https://twitter.com/YYCGames2026/sta...25617187639297

If it helps anyone decide, everyone in the renders looks really happy to be at the Olympics! :P

That renovation looks as though they’ve removed parking from McMahon. If permanent it means less opportunity for tailgating. I won’t go to Stamps games if I can’t tailgate. This will move me from a solid yes on the Olympic plebiscite to a no vote for sure.

[Travis Munroe]

Originally Posted by TorqueDog

And for just ONE EASY PAYMENT of your internet bill, you can go read it here: https://www.reddit.com/r/vancouver/comments/9uxf6j

So an overwhelming number of people are not just happy but claim those Olympics brought some of the best moments of their lives.

The only complaints are costs and for every complainer, seems 5 people point out that certain things were being done regardless. The ski hill, certain infrastructure, transportation were all planned anyway but the no people considered these as Olympic related costs. Sounds similar to what is being argued here.

Also of interest, a handful of people who were not in favour of the games look back now and have a different opinion and believe it was worth it.

[Joborule]

Originally Posted by Mephisto

That renovation looks as though they’ve removed parking from McMahon. If permanent it means less opportunity for tailgating. I won’t go to Stamps games if I can’t tailgate. This will move me from a solid yes on the Olympic plebiscite to a no vote for sure.

Those all look like temporary set up for the Olympics. The permanent development is in the foothills athletic park.

[Travis Munroe]

Originally Posted by Mephisto

That renovation looks as though they’ve removed parking from McMahon. If permanent it means less opportunity for tailgating. I won’t go to Stamps games if I can’t tailgate. This will move me from a solid yes on the Olympic plebiscite to a no vote for sure.

The parking lot stuff all looks temporary.... almost looks like small skating rinks with little shelters to put skates on. I am confident that CSSC knows they still need a parking lot for the stamps games.

[PepsiFree]

Doing anything more than renovating McMahon is insane. I’m not even sure renovating it is worth it.

[fundmark19]

Originally Posted by zamler

Takes lipstick on a pig to another level.

It still looks bad even with all the lipstick

[Senator Clay Davis]

Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame

It would only be fair if the No side has a commercial with a bunch of crusty geriatrics complaining about the good ol' days of extreme penny pinching and how they slogged both ways uphill 10 times a day to and from work.

Hmmmm.....

https://twitter.com/user/status/1057306450001711104

[La Flames Fan]

Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis

Hmmmm.....

https://twitter.com/user/status/1057306450001711104

Double Hmmmmm....it's the first line.

The following editorial was written for the upcoming November issue of the Gauntlet print magazine, which was produced prior to the federal funding announcement and revelations published in the Calgary Herald on Oct. 29 of the potential termination of Calgary’s bid.

[Otto-matic]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1060937046368440320

[Senator Clay Davis]

Originally Posted by La Flames Fan

Double Hmmmmm....it's the first line.

You think that would change their opinion? It didn't really change most people's opinions. The process itself was the thing that cost the Yes side a lot of votes, not the end result. But contrary to popular opinion, not only old people are voting against this. They're just the biggest, most reliable voting block, and they happen to be primarily against this, hence why the desperation of the Yes side has only intensified the last few days after the early voting looked like an early bird special line.

[La Flames Fan]

Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis

You think that would change their opinion? It didn't really change most people's opinions. The process itself was the thing that cost the Yes side a lot of votes, not the end result. But contrary to popular opinion, not only old people are voting against this. They're just the biggest, most reliable voting block, and they happen to be primarily against this.

Maybe.