New racino in Calgary?

Horse racing in Calgary, Alberta will be leaving the downtown Calgary Stampede venue after the 2005 season. Horse Racing Alberta has granted a 10-year racing licence to the United Horsemen of Alberta. They plan to build an $80-million racetrack / racino north of the city in Balzac. Interestingly, there are also plans for 500 slot machines at this "racing entertainment centre" although that would ultimately depend on whether the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission grants a gaming licence. See the Calgary Sun article "Racetrack plan earns green light" for more...