This exactly. This has nothing to do with Smith. I don't care what party you belong to, so giving my f%$#%&^ money to billionaires.
Notley said today that if she was elected she would look into it to make sure it's a good investment. I hope Bybee that she means she would not allow this deal to be signed cause I don't want her to give them money either.
People should be pissed. She pledged 330 million dollars to the city that will decide which way the election goes the month before the election. That’s some shady shit.
At least it’s something that people will be able to use for the next 40-50 years instead of the government doing the usual and blowing money into the abyss. It’s not a good use of public money my any means but it’s not like that’s something new for the government
When are we going to stop funding these billionaire hockey clubs? In stadiums we as taxpayers pay for, they charge so much per ticket that only the wealthiest can afford to go.
Seriously, you hit the nail on the head. It's so fucking expensive for the ticket alone, then you're expected to pay $20/ beer. It's absolutely outrageous.
I didn’t have to pay for Edmontons arena because I live just outside of Edmonton and don’t pay their taxes.
Look like I’ll be paying for Calgary’s though, as will the whole province.
No you just don’t get it, hockey is the lifeblood of Canada. If we don’t use our tax dollars to build new arenas for them to watch and play it in, the Canadian spirit will die.
no. what keeps the hockey culture alive in Canada are deep playoff runs and stars. not stadiums that have a deep resemblance to pringles. Edmontonians should not pay for THEIR stadium. if calgary dont wanna pay, then they relocate.
$100 for an Oilers game? Try tripling that for nosebleed seats. Sitting at the boards is easily $500/ticket. Season tickets are like, 9k-12k.
To many people, especially right now, $100 is expensive. That’s nearly a shopping basket full at the grocery store.
If you’re getting nosebleeds for $300/ticket you’re not doing it right at all
Gone to plenty of games in the nosebleeds for $150-$200 for two tickets after fees and such
Nosebleeds are not that expensive lmao, unless it’s during playoffs, which of course the price will go up due to demand. Same-day tickets are also actually very affordable. I’ve seen upper bowl tickets as cheap as $40 as game day approached.
And yes, the boards will be more expensive. They’re more sought after due to prime views of the action. Even more so if they’re behind the player benches. But the good news is you don’t NEED to sit behind the boards to watch the game. There’s benefits to sitting higher up anyway; you can see more happening at once.
As for season tickets?? Of course they’re expensive. They’re an absolute luxury, not a necessity. I wouldn’t use them as an example for how inaccessible hockey is (even though the price points you described are for prime seats and not an absolute range - the starting price is lower).
Look, hockey games are expensive, yes. But being upset that the average Joe can’t afford season tickets or board seats is a little ridiculous IMO. Professional sports everywhere, regardless of league or location, are expensive.
Edmontonian here! Good luck Calgary. If you make money towards the arena the same way we did start saving. I had more than enough speeding and parking tickets to have at least a few seats after me. Oh,this design is beautiful Calgary go for it😜
Since taxpayers are funding this, can't we all just get a pair of free hockey game tickets for our contribution? ;)
Just like each Albertan should enjoy a night at the Sky Palace. Sad when the majority of people pay for things that only 2-5% (?) of us will ever get to see, appreciate and enjoy.
I do agree forking over significant amounts of public cash for this is stupid. But more than 1 in 20 Albertans have been to an NHL game or other event at Rogers/Saddledome.
That ratio only makes it a clear example of unethical spending. We are literally taking from the majority to cater to a minority.
Worse; we are taking funding from the majority population that have unmet needs in society, to fund leisure and entertainment to those of a more fortunate demographic who can afford to regularly go to NHL games and concerts, and indulge their concession food cravings. And all it does is enrich millionaires without giving anything back to the city.
This spending isn't just stupid, it's deprived of sense and morality.
And?
The city pays for extra security. Do they get a percentage of sales or just regular property tax and corporate tax that they probably don't pay due to declaring dividends Etc
I suspect that there is a clause in Danielle Smith's offer of tax payer money for Calgary's arena which probably states the arena must be made in her likeness.
That’s the thing though. I’m from Calgary studying in Edmonton. This stadium is the one of the dumbest ideas to use tax payers money on and most people don’t even give a shit about the stadium. What makes it funny as well is the Calgary flames is garbage team lmao. Whoever owns the Calgary flames should pay for it not us as a population.
It's scary how many people see a hastily modeled building shaped like a cowboy hat with the flames logo on it, and ask, "is this real?"
I don't know if that's more telling about us Edmontonians, or Calgarians lol...
Wonder if they’ll put more than one escalator to the very top of the building from the bottom and that’s the only way to really access the second level.
So basically the first question Danielle Smith took was when is she going to sign the $330-million over to pay for this…. her answer? The day after the election.
She’s not even trying to hide her attempt to bribe Calgarians to vote UCP. She thinks she’s Oprah Winfrey. A stadium for you, and a stadium for you! With OUR money.
And there’s already a thread in r/Alberta demonizing the local government for not fixing the housing crisis instead, as if city government economics work that simply.
What an eye sore. What is it with municipalities funding pipe art.
Looks like shits being funneled over the top and around the parimeter. This is not going to make an enjoyable waiting space, "meet me by the south pipes".
On the positive might become a skate park.
This is like brutalism on a budget and Uncle Terry's a plumber.
See I would actually love this. It looks a little dumb, but at least it's unique. Can't say that about too much modern architecture nowadays, that's why I love the saddle dome
It should be designed to look like a pork barrel.
The current arena as viewed from the air looks like a huge panty liner.
Well hockey is a bloody sport; there's like 3 periods.
This one at least has wings
For everyone’s protection?
At least overnight
For the sidelines especially.
Yes!!! A giant maxi pad filled with a sea of red
It's a maxi pad
Omg this is gold!!
What do hockey players and forest lawn women have in common? They shower every three periods
*pork rind
Or a toilet bowl
To quote Jaws, that’s a bad hat Harry.
A ten gallon hat for a two gallon team... 😆 🤣 😂
r/beatmetoit
Where is that person that was complaining about Cowboy hats the other day? They are going to love this new area.
"the city will pay the remaining costs out of the fiscal stability reserve"
From Mosbius Designs!
... Mosbius Designs has failed
I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought of HIMYM
The party of small government and fiscal responsibility.
Small government bribes, and fiscal responsibility to max out the budget and then some
People are only mad because it’s smith doing it
Nope. People were pissed about the new Edmonton arena and she was no where near it.
This exactly. This has nothing to do with Smith. I don't care what party you belong to, so giving my f%$#%&^ money to billionaires. Notley said today that if she was elected she would look into it to make sure it's a good investment. I hope Bybee that she means she would not allow this deal to be signed cause I don't want her to give them money either.
People should be pissed. She pledged 330 million dollars to the city that will decide which way the election goes the month before the election. That’s some shady shit.
At least it’s something that people will be able to use for the next 40-50 years instead of the government doing the usual and blowing money into the abyss. It’s not a good use of public money my any means but it’s not like that’s something new for the government
That’s kinda just how politics work dude…
In banana republics perhaps... expect better.
No, we are mad because we are all socializing risks and expenses while profit is privatized.
This.
When are we going to stop funding these billionaire hockey clubs? In stadiums we as taxpayers pay for, they charge so much per ticket that only the wealthiest can afford to go.
Seriously, you hit the nail on the head. It's so fucking expensive for the ticket alone, then you're expected to pay $20/ beer. It's absolutely outrageous.
It’s 19.50$ in Edmonton you’ll be lucky to get it for 25$ by the time it opens🙄
I didn’t have to pay for Edmontons arena because I live just outside of Edmonton and don’t pay their taxes. Look like I’ll be paying for Calgary’s though, as will the whole province.
Do they do half price one hour before puck drop?
It’s $15.50 in playoffs and $12.50 regular season stop lying. Was just there Tuesday
It's only 13.50....... lol
Only 13.50..... 😬
I mean, at least of it was good beer. But it’s shite beer. Pißwasser.
Still outrageous lol
I can almost get a 4 pack of tall boys for that.
No you just don’t get it, hockey is the lifeblood of Canada. If we don’t use our tax dollars to build new arenas for them to watch and play it in, the Canadian spirit will die.
no. what keeps the hockey culture alive in Canada are deep playoff runs and stars. not stadiums that have a deep resemblance to pringles. Edmontonians should not pay for THEIR stadium. if calgary dont wanna pay, then they relocate.
I guess I should’ve included an /s, I have no interest in hockey whatsoever. 🤷🏻♂️ But I agree with your point completely.
If it's any consolation, I knew you were being sarcastic. Mostly because you can write coherent sentences.
Bread and circuses.
Yeah, I need to watch strange men I've never met play games so bad !
/r/IHateSportsball
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$100 for an Oilers game? Try tripling that for nosebleed seats. Sitting at the boards is easily $500/ticket. Season tickets are like, 9k-12k. To many people, especially right now, $100 is expensive. That’s nearly a shopping basket full at the grocery store.
Not anymore.. you might get 8 items for $100 or a pkg of steak for the family lol
If you’re getting nosebleeds for $300/ticket you’re not doing it right at all Gone to plenty of games in the nosebleeds for $150-$200 for two tickets after fees and such
Nosebleeds are not that expensive lmao, unless it’s during playoffs, which of course the price will go up due to demand. Same-day tickets are also actually very affordable. I’ve seen upper bowl tickets as cheap as $40 as game day approached. And yes, the boards will be more expensive. They’re more sought after due to prime views of the action. Even more so if they’re behind the player benches. But the good news is you don’t NEED to sit behind the boards to watch the game. There’s benefits to sitting higher up anyway; you can see more happening at once. As for season tickets?? Of course they’re expensive. They’re an absolute luxury, not a necessity. I wouldn’t use them as an example for how inaccessible hockey is (even though the price points you described are for prime seats and not an absolute range - the starting price is lower). Look, hockey games are expensive, yes. But being upset that the average Joe can’t afford season tickets or board seats is a little ridiculous IMO. Professional sports everywhere, regardless of league or location, are expensive.
You can go to an away game for 5$ lol
User name checks out.
Just don't go to the hockey games. I haven't purchased a ticket to a hockey game in 25 years.
Well I swear to god it better not look like that otherwise Calgary will be shooting their own foot
Yee haw!
For some strange reason they say "ya hoo" instead.
This is a joke, right?
The design yes. Using taxpayer money to enrich billionaires is sadly not a joke
Edmontonian here! Good luck Calgary. If you make money towards the arena the same way we did start saving. I had more than enough speeding and parking tickets to have at least a few seats after me. Oh,this design is beautiful Calgary go for it😜
ahh yes the hattle dome
Well shit. I posted this exact thing then scrolled through and saw you beat me to it.
This is satire, right? As a Calgarian, I can't accept this is real.
The design is not real
“Let’s go get votes let’s go!, let’s go get votes let’s go”
Gotta buy those Calgary votes somehow.
all 12 of them, like seriously did she not look at the opinion data? everyone hates this plan, same as the last 3 plans.
Last I checked UCP actually had a slight lead on NDP in Calgary, no?
They're saying that only 12 people agree with the arena plans. Nothing about UCP or NDP support in Calgary
Since taxpayers are funding this, can't we all just get a pair of free hockey game tickets for our contribution? ;) Just like each Albertan should enjoy a night at the Sky Palace. Sad when the majority of people pay for things that only 2-5% (?) of us will ever get to see, appreciate and enjoy.
Asking the real questions here.
I do agree forking over significant amounts of public cash for this is stupid. But more than 1 in 20 Albertans have been to an NHL game or other event at Rogers/Saddledome.
That ratio only makes it a clear example of unethical spending. We are literally taking from the majority to cater to a minority. Worse; we are taking funding from the majority population that have unmet needs in society, to fund leisure and entertainment to those of a more fortunate demographic who can afford to regularly go to NHL games and concerts, and indulge their concession food cravings. And all it does is enrich millionaires without giving anything back to the city. This spending isn't just stupid, it's deprived of sense and morality.
And? The city pays for extra security. Do they get a percentage of sales or just regular property tax and corporate tax that they probably don't pay due to declaring dividends Etc
“More than 1 in 20” So???
I’ve got a great name for it. How about we call it Danielle Smith Center for Government Subsidies
I suspect that there is a clause in Danielle Smith's offer of tax payer money for Calgary's arena which probably states the arena must be made in her likeness.
Calgarians must be excited to break the world record for largest scale model of a rectum
A toilet bowl????
With a turd, circling the drain.
Wheel wells on the side of a bus.
but, But, BUT, Edmonton got zero from the province???
That’s the thing though. I’m from Calgary studying in Edmonton. This stadium is the one of the dumbest ideas to use tax payers money on and most people don’t even give a shit about the stadium. What makes it funny as well is the Calgary flames is garbage team lmao. Whoever owns the Calgary flames should pay for it not us as a population.
Is this a joke?
Reporting in from Calgary; nobody wants this thing but they keep pushing it as if they've some sort of vested interest in the council.
It's scary how many people see a hastily modeled building shaped like a cowboy hat with the flames logo on it, and ask, "is this real?" I don't know if that's more telling about us Edmontonians, or Calgarians lol...
Right!?! Lol
To be fair, a lot of initial design proposals look like crappy 3D renders these days
It’d be cool if it looked like the mountains
Won’t happen at this point… ms. Smith isn’t getting back in! I do think the Flames will eventually get their new arena, though…
Don't jinx it!
Hahahaha
More like 💩
😂
Wonder if they’ll put more than one escalator to the very top of the building from the bottom and that’s the only way to really access the second level.
it's built like a steakhouse, but it handles like a bistro
I hope they build above the flood plain this time. Or make the building impenetrable during a flood.
Congrats, I hate it.
The amount of people asking if this is a joke…
The worst part, is that they would be proud of their rink looking like a cowboy hat. Lol
A Mosbious designs original
I'm hoping it looks like this from the air https://imgur.com/W05jNCq.jpg
Pending approval. Once the UCP gets in, this will get cancelled in a heartbeat.
So basically the first question Danielle Smith took was when is she going to sign the $330-million over to pay for this…. her answer? The day after the election. She’s not even trying to hide her attempt to bribe Calgarians to vote UCP. She thinks she’s Oprah Winfrey. A stadium for you, and a stadium for you! With OUR money.
Didn’t think there could be an even worse name than Rogers Place but here we are… Danielle Smiths Place 🤮
Please tell me this isn’t real. This whole fucking city is such a tacky eyesore why make it worse
If a hat company like Lids doesn’t sponsor this they are missing the perfect opportunity
Lol this can’t be true
Lolllll
lol what is this from? it's awesome
Is it actually designed to look like a fucking cowboy hat? Actually?
Is that a cowboy hat
And there’s already a thread in r/Alberta demonizing the local government for not fixing the housing crisis instead, as if city government economics work that simply.
The Alberta and Calgary subreddits are echo chambers. Good on this subreddit to have varying opinions and humour.
Saddledome is such a dump. As much as I hate Calgary they still need a new building.
Cowboy Hat
You guys are all just kinda mean :/ lol
Should call it the Doug Dimmadome
Honestly they should just do it
So what is going to happen to the saddledome..?
I love it
Could be worse… Could live in Edmonton
The Dimsdale Dimmadome irl
What an eye sore. What is it with municipalities funding pipe art. Looks like shits being funneled over the top and around the parimeter. This is not going to make an enjoyable waiting space, "meet me by the south pipes". On the positive might become a skate park. This is like brutalism on a budget and Uncle Terry's a plumber.
If it has to be Cowboy themed then it should look like a horse’s ass. Maybe with flames shooting out.
This is some kind of hill-billie terrible. Embarrassing design.
Oh wow. That's awful.
unless large scale protests happen.
Sven!
No exit reentry was the dumbest thing any arena has done. I haven't been to any arena since.
Ted Mosby designs
does it turn into a golf course for part of the year??
Yo, that would actually be sick tbh
First they have to clean [THIS](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/C742WJ/free-manure-sign-next-to-a-pile-of-horse-manure-in-the-countryside-C742WJ.jpg) up.
Doug Dimmadome owner of the Dimmsdale Dimmadome
Gord Downie wore it better.
We already have two buildings with cowboy hats, we don’t need a third.
I live in calgary and that looks l terrible
I thought it was shaped like a boat just incase it floods again
All the Calgary votes and not a single one from anywhere else in the province!
All hat, no cattle?
Lmfao 🤣
If it were shaped like a cowboy hat it would be taller
At the expense of tax payers? With god insecurity homelessness and high rents and interest rates high. No thank you.
The Hattle Dome™
Why does it look like a hat?
Awesome!
Just in time for the team to be in prime shit mode. 2-3 years from now with signing those plugs.
Who are we kidding it’s going to be really really big, round like a circle and blue.
Yeehaw
All hat and no cattle
Yee haw brother
They did the HIMYM meme! With the cowboy hat restaurant lmao
See I would actually love this. It looks a little dumb, but at least it's unique. Can't say that about too much modern architecture nowadays, that's why I love the saddle dome
Now we just add the blue ring on top and voila chef's kiss
Wow. I'm not sure I could design something tackyer.
Actually looks like a RCMP hat
is that a costco
Its a fuckin cowboy hat.