Olympic Winter Games

• Alberta government considering 2030 Olympics bid

  Alberta Culture Minister Ron Orr said the government is aware of a small group of people putting together proposals for future Olympic opportunities.

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  Oct 4, 2022
  
• Former Olympian calling for Canadian athletes to boycott Beijing Winter Games

  Drew Neilson, who competed in snowboarding at the 2006 and 2010 Olympics, says it’s unconscionable that athletes want to compete in a country known for its human rights violations.

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  Dec 21, 2021
  
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• Le May Doan named chef de mission for 2022 Beijing winter Olympics

  The two-time Olympic gold medalist said being the chef de mission for the 2022 Beijing games completes the Olympic journey she started in 1992.

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  Nov 17, 2020
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• Olympic plebiscite vote for bid ‘doesn’t necessarily mean yes at all costs’: Calgary mayor

  Duane Bratt, a professor of political science at Mount Royal University said he doubts the city would continue to push for a bid in the wake of a no vote.

  Canada

  Nov 6, 2018
• Wakaw celebrates local Olympian by declaring Vey Day

  As the 2018 Winter Olympics continue to display Canada's best athletes in South Korea, Wakaw, Sask., will be cheering on its hometown Olympian.

  Canada

  Feb 14, 2018
• PyeongChang 2018: Getting to know Canada’s Olympic medal contenders

  Global News sat down with several of Canada's top athletes and medal contenders to discuss their goals, dreams and what fuels their quest for Olympic glory in PyeongChang.

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  Feb 8, 2018
• Hockey player Linden Vey representing Wakaw, Sask. at Winter Olympics

  Linden Vey, from Wakaw, Sask., is gearing up to make Canadian hockey history at the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea.

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  Feb 6, 2018
• Cross Country Ski Canada reacts to Russian athletes competing in Canmore World Cup amidst doping scandal

  It’s a controversial decision that has top-level Canadian Paralympic officials disappointed – arguing athletes shouldn’t be allowed to compete if they’re still under a suspension.

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  Nov 29, 2017
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• Olympic underdog Jan Hudec questions why Alpine Canada left him off ski team

  Canadian Olympic medallist Jan Hudec was one of the most successful athletes cut from Team Canada's ski team last week. Now, the 34-year-old has questions about why.

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  May 24, 2016
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• ‘It’s just nice to have the jersey back on’: Robyn Regehr set to retire as a Flame

  Former Calgary Flames defenceman Robyn Regehr is being welcomed back to the Scotiabank Saddledome for his retirement.

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  Jan 11, 2016