There is a concern that the public may not have enough time to go over the financial information surrounding a bid for the 2026 Winter Olympics before a November plebiscite. Continue reading
Calgary hosted the 1988 Winter Olympics and the legacy venues provide the foundation for another potential bid. Continue reading
Decorated athletes Hayley Wickenheiser and Catriona Le May Doan were among the first named to the board of directors for Calgary 2026. Continue reading
Returning officer Laura Kennedy told members of city council on Monday she is exploring the costs of electronic tabulators. Continue reading
Calgary will have one less competitor if it chooses to bid for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Voters in the Swiss region of Valais voted against a bid to host the games. Continue reading
Real estate entrepreneur Scott Hutcheson has been named chair of the Calgary 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Bid corporation. Continue reading
Calgary city council’s Olympics committee is getting closer to setting a date and question for a plebiscite but there are questions on whether there will be a public hearing. Continue reading
Tourism Calgary said a record 83 sports and cultural events were sponsored by the organization in 2017, up from 70 in 2016. Continue reading
“While we are going to be running an incredibly open and transparent process, there are times we need to go in-camera and I think Calgarians can appreciate that.” Continue reading
Calgary’s city council approved a public engagement plan for the 2026 Olympic bid process and will also look into holding a plebiscite on the issue. Continue reading
