http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmont...framework.html
I have to admit the new arena looks absolutely amazing! Makes me jealous, and I hope Calgary can come up with something equally as nice in the future.
That being said, wtf is edmonton city council thinking approving a $600 million dollar arena. The worst part is they haven't figured out where another $100 million will be coming from for this project. They expect the federal and provincial government to pitch in, but given the economic situation Alberta is right now, I really can't see that being a possibility. And why would the federal gov't contribute to this project.... how does toronto or winnipeg receive any benefits from edmonton's new arena?
If Redford somehow does approve edmonton's new arena, then she should expect Calgary to put forth an arena plan as well, and she better approve that too!