I don't think that we need to include Edmonton in the bid. Really their presence would add a opening/closing games venue and two arenas for potentially hockey/figure skating and curling. They might also push for an event like aerials and or ski jumping which might steal potential infrastructure from Calgary where we already have a concentration of Olympic training venues. Plus you add the distance which has a realistic cost.
There is a really question and that is will the NHL be involved in these games. I would lean to yes. This would mean the necessity for large venues (new or renovated to support all the ice sports). I see it like this assuming NHL involvement:
Hockey: New Building, Saddledome, Max Bell or Winsport
Figure Skating: Saddledome
Short Track: Winsport
Curling: New 8000 seat venue at the UofC or MRU.
**we have to keep in mind that curling is a big draw (pun intended) in these parts. It's an easy ticket sell and it creates the opportunity to build a medium sized venue that the city really needs
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