Calgary council votes to continue 2026 Olympic bid process
By Aurelio Perri Radio reporter
Calgary city council has voted to continue to explore a bid for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Continue reading
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Olympic news almost non-existent in Edmonton mayor’s office
By Scott Johnston Reporter
If there’s evolving info on Calgary’s 2026 Winter Olympics bid, it isn’t being shared with Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson. An important, and potentially bid-killing vote, is coming up at Calgary city council. Continue reading
Group opposing Calgary Olympic bid says Games don’t make economic sense
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
Calgary city council is expected to vote Monday on whether or not it will move forward with an Olympic bid. Continue reading
Peter Watts: Bidding for 2026
By Peter Watts Radio host
Peter Watts offers his thoughts on what Calgary should consider before it decides whether to continue the process of bidding to host the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Continue reading
Athletes tell Calgary not to bail on 2026 Olympic bid
They don’t want work to stop on a potential bid until all the facts are known and the financial picture is clearer. Continue reading
Mayor says abandoning Calgary Olympic bid would be ‘remarkably short-sighted’
Nenshi said the decision to put this issue to a vote yet again is a political one. Continue reading
Angela Kokott: Calgary councillors must take ‘off-ramp’ on Olympics
This is one road trip that has already had too many bumps along the way and we haven’t even reached our destination. Continue reading
Council to hold vote Monday to gauge support for exploration of 2026 Olympic bid
Calgary Economic Development CEO Mary Moran disputed claims from some council members that the advisory committee is made up of too many Olympic boosters. Continue reading
Calgary city committee to hear about public engagement for potential 2026 Olympic bid
By Aurelio Perri Radio reporter
“We have to present a very fair and unbiased opinion as to say, look here’s what we think it can do, is it worth taking the risk.” Continue reading
Angela Kokott: Plebiscite is only way to prove fix isn’t in on 2026 Olympics
The province has ultimately forced the hand of councillors who have argued against going to the people to get their opinion. Continue reading
