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Cecil Terwilliger · 11-13-2018, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by morgin

call me naive, but I don’t think this is over yet. I’m think we need to see what the IOC does here now.

Steal billions of dollars from a different more gullible city?

The IOC is Lyle Lanley and we’re Springfield. Edmonton is clearly Shelbyville.

Just tell us your idea and we’ll vote for it!

Dion · 11-13-2018, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by morgin

call me naive, but I don’t think this is over yet. I’m think we need to see what the IOC does here now.

We have two cities left on shaky grounds. The IOC could be left with none.

Thunderball · 11-13-2018, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtyMike

Not sure $350M+ equals pennies. It would have been nice to have the Olympics but i can't say I'm overly disappointed that we won't be spending millions on Nakiska, McMahon, bobsleigh tracks, Saddledome, and the Big 4.

I agree that the Bidco did a terrible job - their inability to come forward with a cohesive plan ahead of time did them in.

Whether those other venues deserved those upgrades or not... McMahon still needs to be replaced or revamped, a field house is still needed, there still has to be a city contribution to a new Hockey arena... I'm not sure that gets done for less than $350m in Calgary taxpayer contribution. Difference is there won't be capital from the Feds or a bump in tourism to help pay for them.

chemgear · 11-13-2018, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtyMike

Not sure $350M+ equals pennies.

Well, you can divide it by 100 years, 74 kids, 52 weeks, 666 fingers and the number of apples in a fathom to get it down to pennies. Maybe.

DeluxeMoustache · 11-13-2018, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Insufficient Funds

This can't be over stated. My No was based on the complete lack of organization on Bitch and the City's part. I w a need to vote Yes, but could not justify this risk based on their terrible information and bid.

For shame.

User names checks out with need for cost certainty

GirlySports · 11-13-2018, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Red

Really? This city just rejected a 7 year construction boom + and you think they will want to pay for a Flames arena?

I feel like the Flames owners are upset tonight. This is a bad result for them.

The numbers were mentioned above. The city was willing to put in 250 mil for a 5000 seat arena and some upgrades for a 2 week party. That's what the Flames are asking for for a new arena for 30 years.

Johnny Makarov · 11-13-2018, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TheScorpion

Thank goodness. There are so many better ways to express civic pride than spending tens of billions of ballooning costs on a ten-day party

10s of billions? haha. I sure hope you aren't majoring in economics or accounting.

Otto-matic · 11-13-2018, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by morgin

call me naive, but I don’t think this is over yet. I’m think we need to see what the IOC does here now.

Its over.

Federally and Provincially - I think the funding is pulled since they didn't get a Yes Vote.

btimbit · 11-13-2018, 10:13 PM

Even though I flip flopped a ton about it and like the arguments for both sides, I can't help but feel a little dissapointed.

It's too bad they couldnt get their ducks in a row for this. Whole thing felt like such a mess from the start. And those yes political ads made voting yes feel so sleazy like they were trying to trick you into it rather than give you facts.

So I'm dissapointed with the result but mostly because the whole thing was so poorly put together from the start. Can't blame people for voting no

Red · 11-13-2018, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis Munroe

I mentioned earlier bit a win win for all sides would be to see the IOC step up with enough money for it to make sense to both yes and no people. Then Bidco puts together a much better concept and everyone is happy.

Agreed, and if this unlikely scenario were to play out I wish the City and Bidco would admit that the Olympics are not going to earn us a huge profit, be honest and explain why this will cost some money, but it will be worth it.

Yoho · 11-13-2018, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtyMike

Not sure $350M+ equals pennies. It would have been nice to have the Olympics but i can't say I'm overly disappointed that we won't be spending millions on Nakiska, McMahon, bobsleigh tracks, Saddledome, and the Big 4.

I agree that the Bidco did a terrible job - their inability to come forward with a cohesive plan ahead of time did them in.

Would have loved to have this same vote on the downtown library, or Farrell’s bridges.

Cecil Terwilliger · 11-13-2018, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Lil Pedro

This. If you're main argument was tha you feared your taxes were going to go up too much, don't watch the news tomorrow.

This makes no sense at all.

Taxes going up tomorrow have nothing to do with the olympics. And hosting would have only made them go up more.

PsYcNeT · 11-13-2018, 10:14 PM

Don't worry guys, I'm sure the UCP has a plan to fix everything.

rohara66 · 11-13-2018, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by doozwimp

Calgarians suck.

The IOC sucks actually.

PepsiFree · 11-13-2018, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GirlySports

The numbers were mentioned above. The city was willing to put in 250 mil for a 5000 seat arena and some upgrades for a 2 week party. That's what the Flames are asking for for a new arena for 30 years.

Funny twisting of the numbers there.

I would be shocked at an appetite for blowing money on an arena after this.

calgarybornnraised · 11-13-2018, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GirlySports

The numbers were mentioned above. The city was willing to put in 250 mil for a 5000 seat arena and some upgrades for a 2 week party. That's what the Flames are asking for for a new arena for 30 years.

And Calgarians turned around and voted No. There is no money coming for a new arena or stadium.

Mr.Coffee · 11-13-2018, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by chemgear

Don't forget, the City Budget comes out tomorrow. Get ready to a kick in the teeth regardless of which side you were on.

Is it always that date or was this just conveniently timed?

Hackey · 11-13-2018, 10:16 PM

This sucks. The oval isnt gonna get renovated.

kermitology · 11-13-2018, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Yoho

Would have loved to have this same vote on the downtown library, or Farrell’s bridges.

You mean the bridge that is insanely popular with pedestrians and tourists and the subject of many photos representing Calgary or the world class library that we are lucky enough to have in our city?

GGG · 11-13-2018, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GirlySports

The numbers were mentioned above. The city was willing to put in 250 mil for a 5000 seat arena and some upgrades for a 2 week party. That's what the Flames are asking for for a new arena for 30 years.

How does this keep getting bigger 400 million was in the bid for new facilities. Apparently this included a 300 million dollar field house and a 250 million dollar arena included in the 400 million budget line.