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
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. Continue reading
Major Calgary Olympic bid moments leading up to the plebiscite
By Lauren Pullen Digital Journalist
At times, the Calgary Olympic bid process has felt like an Olympic event in itself. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: What if Calgary says yes to 2026 Olympic bid?
By Joe McFarland Radio host
The real question is: is everyone ready for the possibility that Calgarians decide to keep the Olympic bid dream alive on Nov. 13? Continue reading
Mayor Nenshi says 2026 Olympic opportunity ‘a great deal for Calgary’
The issue about a downtown arena for the Calgary Flames being part of the Olympic bid was quickly shot down by the mayor. “These are separate issues,” Naheed Nenshi said. Continue reading
Both sides of Calgary 2026 Olympic bid rally in final countdown to plebiscite
With three days to go until the Calgary 2026 Olympic bid plebisicite, both sides of the debate are rallying their troops and making pitches to the undecided. Continue reading
