2026 Olympic Games

• Calgary 2026 Olympic funding proposal agreed to by federal, provincial governments: BidCo

  The Calgary 2026 Bid Corporation (BidCo) says the federal government and the Government of Alberta have signed an agreement to consider an Olympic funding proposal. 

  Oct 31, 2018
  
• Calgary’s Olympic funding puts potential bid on thin ice

  "I really want to get Calgarians to engage and let's push it over the finish line to get that bid in."

  Oct 30, 2018
  
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• How much would the 2026 Winter Olympics cost each Calgary household?

  The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) says hosting the Winter Olympic Games would cost at least $2,000 per Calgary household.

  Money

  Oct 17, 2018
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• ‘The province is broke:’ Alberta Opposition leader undecided on Olympic bid

  Jason Kenney told the Calgary Chamber of Commerce he wants to know the real cost to taxpayers of holding the event.

  Politics

  Oct 9, 2018
• Purple haze hangs over Calgary city council on Olympic funding questions

  There is confusion on Calgary city council as to where and when the city might be required to hold a plebiscite.

  Politics

  Apr 5, 2018
• Here’s what Calgarians think about the costs of a 2026 Olympic bid: Ipsos poll

  "We know what a modern Olympics looks like. Vancouver handled it very successfully, there’s no reason Calgary shouldn’t be able to do the same."

  Sports

  Apr 3, 2018
• Norway pulls out of 2026 Olympic bid, tightens race for Calgary

  Calgary will have one less contender in the running to host the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Lillehammer, Norway has pulled out of the Olympic bidding process.

  Money

  Mar 30, 2018
• Danielle Smith: Is a referendum the best way to decide on the 2026 Olympics?

  Calgarians deserve a referendum. The city should start planning for it.

  Feb 21, 2018
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• IOC likes Calgary ‘legacy’ as city explores 2026 Olympic bid

  Calgary's bid exploration committee has estimated the total cost of hosting the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games at $4.6 billion.

  Sports

  Feb 6, 2018
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• Calgary Olympic bid: IOC likes city’s legacy, including Saddledome, for 2026

  The International Olympic Committee believes Calgary's Saddledome can host hockey and figure skating in 2026.

  Sports

  Jan 23, 2018