The Value of Calgary: Eco-Friendly Twin Arena

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Eco-Friendly Twin Arena

Jordan Allatt
Opinion Reporter

In a very polite and straight forward letter to the Calgary Herald, Udo Kaufmann brings light to an issue dealing with hockey and new arenas. Kaufmann’s voice is raised to support Calgary minor hockey. For years, he and other parents have been raising funds to pay for a new eco-friendly twin arena. Some of the cities rinks are in shambles and this new arena would alleviate continual use on the older ones. This new arena is being funded completely privately. However Kaufmann hopes to receive some financial aid from the construction companies who will be responsible for the new arena, and from the Flames organization. In his mind, a small portion of this new arena’s funds must go back to the community, to help progress this nation’s pastime. If taxpayers support the Flames’ new arena, then a portion of the proceeds may find their way into building a new twin-arena for minor hockey. The taxpayers rarely find themselves worried about providing for minor athletics unless their children are participants. Should that change? Check out the link bellow to read Kaufmann’s entire letter, and maybe you will find merit in his message. http://www.calgaryherald.com/technology/Toss+money/1965139/story.html

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