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Originally Posted by Corndogger
What about thanking the province?
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The current provincial government did not have much to do with the process at all, which began a long time ago.
https://calgaryherald.com/business/e...oleum-congress
“Calgary’s bid was strong and
demonstrated significant municipal and industry support, while showcasing the benefits of hosting in a city that’s bursting with energetic community spirit and a welcoming western hospitality,” Denis Painchaud, chairman of WPC Canada, said in a statement.
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Originally Posted by Corndogger
How is this going to work with the BMO Center? I thought the expansion isn't due to be completed until 2025?
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The articles and press release highlighted it was jointly being hosted by the TELUS Convention Centre and the BMO Centre. If the full expansion is completed I suspect TELUS would be out of the running - but it would also depend on hotels.
This is a major event and important from shining a lens on a particular industry that is important to the city, but it is smaller than the Rotary meeting.