Calgary 2026 Olympic Bid

• City spent nearly $7M on Calgary 2026 Olympic bid

  A new report in front of Calgary city council on Monday looks into the costs of the Calgary 2026 Olympic bid process.

  Canada

  Jun 16, 2019
  
• Canmore mayor let down by vote to end Olympic bid

  CANMORE, Alta. - The mayor of Canmore says he's disappointed that Calgarians have rejected a potential bid by their city for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games.

  Sports

  Nov 14, 2018
  
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• Young Calgary voters could swing 2026 Olympic plebiscite: U of C prof

  The youngest generation of eligible voters could play a key role in Calgary's 2026 Olympic bid plebiscite on Tuesday — but only if they turn out to vote.

  Nov 12, 2018
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• Canmore’s town council votes in favour of supporting Calgary 2026 Olympic bid

  By a vote of 6 to 1, Canmore Town Council voted in favour of supporting Calgary's 2026 Olympic bid on Tuesday night.

  Nov 7, 2018
• 2026 Olympic security overrun coverage still in question 1 week ahead of plebiscite

  In the updated Olympic host draft plan signed last week by the provincial and federal governments, the revised security budget was pegged at $495 million. 

  Politics

  Nov 6, 2018
• Eddie the Eagle returns to Calgary to support 2026 Olympic bid

  As ski jumper Eddie the Eagle — aka Michael Edwards — deplaned at the Calgary International Airport on Sunday, a rally was in full swing to welcome one of the most famous athletes from the 1988 Calgary Olympics.

  Nov 4, 2018
• Calgary 2026 Olympic bid still alive after city council vote

  Calgary city council has voted on Councillor Evan Woolley's recommendations to reconsider work on the 2026 Olympic bid.

  Oct 31, 2018
• Calgary Olympic competitor on 2026 bid: ‘This is an opportunity for all of us to come together’

  Olympic competitors like Brad Spence say a 2026 games in Calgary will provide inspiration for future Olympians, much like the 1988 games did for him.

  Canada

  Oct 31, 2018
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• Finance minister not happy with federal money for 2026 Calgary Olympic bid

  Alberta's finance minister and city councillors are reacting to news that the federal government will contribute $1.75 billion to Calgary's efforts to host the 2026 Winter Olympic Games — but only if the province and city up the ante.

  Canada

  Oct 27, 2018
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• Federal government to commit up to $1.75B to Calgary Olympic bid

  The federal government will commit up to $1.75 billion to a 2026 Winter Olympics in Calgary should the city win its bid to host the Games.

  Politics

  Oct 26, 2018