18-Jan-07. Stelmach urged to rein in horse racing funding. Calgary Herald, A4.

Alberta Liberal MLA Maurice Tougas believes it is time for the new government to come up with a plan to lessen funding to Horse Racing Alberta. Tougas said the government has provided $136-million in slot machine revenue into the industry over the past four years, will added another $60-million this year, and has extended the deal for another decade. Horse Racing Alberta chairman Dr. David Reid said the deal Alberta reached with the not-for-profit industry is seen as a model in North America for preventing horse racing from being negatively impacted by casino and VLT gambling.