Calgary Olympic Vote
Joe McFarland: Expect new arena talks to start up again in Calgary
By Joe McFarland Radio Host
With arena/event centre negotiations picking back up in Calgary, Joe McFarland writes he’s seen the same arguments before. Continue reading
Stamps’ boss on the future of McMahon Stadium: ‘We need new infrastructure here’
“It would be so important and so valuable if we could replace the stadium,” Ken King said. Continue reading
Calgary council shuts down 2026 Olympic bid following plebiscite no vote
Stockholm and a joint Italian bid from Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo are still in the running to host the 2026 Games. Continue reading
Calgary returning officer recommends city adopt electronic tabulators after Olympic plebiscite
Returning officer Laura Kennedy is recommending Calgary adopt electronic tabulators after results for the Olympic plebiscite came back in about 90 minutes. Continue reading
How Calgarians voted in the Olympic plebiscite, ward by ward
Calgary city council is expected to vote to officially end the Olympic bid process on Monday. Continue reading
Nenshi criticizes province, feds over perceived Calgary Olympic bid silence
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
Premier Rachel Notley said she didn’t think it was appropriate for the provincial government to weigh in on the Olympic bid debate. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
What’s next for Calgary, Canada and the Olympic Games after 2026 Olympic bid rejection?
“Sport in a positive sense really brings a country together,” Canadian Olympic Committee president Tricia Smith said Wednesday. “I think it’s just a part of us, our humanity. So I suspect we will see another bid from Canada.” Continue reading
‘There’s a lot of nails in the coffin:’ MRU’s David Taras on Olympic vote outcome
“The province was not interested in this, the province turned its back on Calgary,” said Mount Royal University’s David Taras. Continue reading
Canadian Paralympic committee disappointed, but respects Calgary Olympic plebiscite vote outcome
Marc-Andre Fabien, president of the Canadian Paralympic Committee, says home games would have “united the nation” and energized people across the country. Continue reading