09-16-2018, 02:00 PM
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Awful and really sad.
He was an amazing person and incredibly intelligent but still quite friendly, grounded. A good man for sure. Terrible news and strange the lack of reaction here given he's one of the Flames owners.
I also understood him to be extremely philanthropic but never wanted it known. The family was huge with a lot of different charities including the Children's Hospital / Ronald McDonald House.
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09-16-2018, 02:06 PM
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RIP Mr. Riddell.
Not just a Flames owner, but an outstanding member of Calgary society.
He loved this City and did his best to make this a better place for everyone and unfortunately now its a little worse off for being without him.
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09-16-2018, 02:27 PM
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Scoring Winger
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee
Awful and really sad.
He was an amazing person and incredibly intelligent but still quite friendly, grounded. A good man for sure. Terrible news and strange the lack of reaction here given he's one of the Flames owners.
I also understood him to be extremely philanthropic but never wanted it known. The family was huge with a lot of different charities including the Children's Hospital / Ronald McDonald House.
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Strange how?? The post is a half hour old and on a Sunday. Guess some need something to complain about.
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09-16-2018, 02:33 PM
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Don't know much about Mr. Riddell, but thank you for everything you've done for this organization and for this city. Rest in peace.
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09-16-2018, 02:37 PM
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Franchise Player
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Very sad news. I met him a few times. Alberta has lost a pioneer, philanthropist and gentleman.
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09-16-2018, 02:37 PM
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All I can get
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Sad news. He had recently sold his Priddis mansion, closed his restaurant and handed over corporate reins to his son.
Could be a real changing of the guard as far as Flames ownership in the next few years. Bryron Seaman is 95, Alvin Libin is 87 with Allan Markin a relative youngster at 73.
Majority owner Bruce Edwards lives overseas and seems increasingly frustrated with the lack of government cooperation in facility upgrades.
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09-16-2018, 04:22 PM
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Seaman hasn't been involved in ownership since slightly after his brother passed away.
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09-16-2018, 04:30 PM
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First Line Centre
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A pioneer for the O&G industry. However now that its left to his kids, yikes.
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09-16-2018, 04:42 PM
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First Line Centre
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Very sad. He was a great guy.
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09-16-2018, 05:58 PM
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#1 Goaltender
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Sad day for Calgary
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Originally Posted by Husky
A pioneer for the O&G industry. However now that its left to his kids, yikes.
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Yikes indeed
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09-16-2018, 06:57 PM
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Norm!
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Sad day for Calgary, the various charities that he tirelessly donated to and the Calgary Flames family.
If there's a owner that should have a trophy named after him, its Clay.
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09-16-2018, 07:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Husky
A pioneer for the O&G industry. However now that its left to his kids, yikes.
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My condolences to his family. I have to ask since I don't know who his kids are but why do you say yikes?.
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09-16-2018, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Svartsengi
My condolences to his family. I have to ask since I don't know who his kids are but why do you say yikes?.
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because he doesn't know what he's talking about
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09-16-2018, 07:12 PM
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Another great owner gone who left behind quite a legacy. RIP and thanks for your passion as a hockey fan first and owner second
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09-16-2018, 07:28 PM
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First Line Centre
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Originally Posted by Svartsengi
My condolences to his family. I have to ask since I don't know who his kids are but why do you say yikes?.
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Because not a fan how they treat employees. Or the fact that his daughter is getting sued for a transaction with seqioua resources.
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09-16-2018, 07:47 PM
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Quote:
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Because not a fan how they treat employees. Or the fact that his daughter is getting sued for a transaction with seqioua resources.
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Jesus...
A man is dead. There is a time and a place and this is not it.
Show some respect.
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09-16-2018, 08:29 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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One of the greatest Canadians in history without any exaggeration. An extremely loyal and kind man.
And for the idiots commenting on his kids, they are also wonderful people. I certainly hope the family stays involved with the Flames.
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09-16-2018, 08:52 PM
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Wow, that sucks!!! I was just at his house about a month ago. Just finally finished his house. Had a massive stable/house and paid massive money to have people tend to his horses and live in luxury at the same time. Very very kind family. Completely down to earth and treated everyone nice and respectfully, absolutely nothing bad to say about him.
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09-16-2018, 09:05 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Calgary
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RIP Mr. Riddell
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Flames co-owner Clay Riddell passes away
