Curl Saskatoon bids on city hosting Olympic trials
Curl Saskatoon is attempting to bring Canada’s next Olympic curling trials to the city. Continue reading
Winter Olympics
Calgary council keeps Olympic FOIP issue on the agenda
A Calgary city councillor was crying foul after an attempt was made to move his proposal about the Olympics off the council agenda and to a committee meeting in late August.  Continue reading
IOC executive says risk to Calgary hosting 2026 Winter Olympics is low
An IOC executive told Calgary business leaders the financial risk of hosting the 2026 Olympics is low, but members of the community still have many questions. Continue reading
Winnipeg’s Stoughton named Canada men’s curling coach for 2022 Olympics
Legendary Winnipeg curler Jeff Stoughton has been named coach of the 2022 Canada Olympic men’s curling team. Continue reading
Local ice dancing champions Virtue and Moir announce ‘Thank You’ celebration in Ilderton
The community-spirited day will include a parade and live music with surprise bands. There will also be a kid’s zone and food trucks. Continue reading
Wickenheiser, Le May Doan, among first board members for Calgary 2026
Decorated athletes Hayley Wickenheiser and Catriona Le May Doan were among the first named to the board of directors for Calgary 2026. Continue reading
Speed Skating Canada fires coach Michael Crowe after investigation
Michael Crowe went on a leave of absence a month before the Pyeongchang Olympics while the organization conducted an internal investigation into alleged relationships he had with skaters while he was a coach with the U.S. team. Continue reading
Calgary council to vote on establishing committee to oversee Olympic BidCo
The committee will act like any standing policy committee, overseeing all developments of BidCo including public engagement, and if needed, a plebiscite. Continue reading
Olympic news almost non-existent in Edmonton mayor’s office
By Scott Johnston Reporter
If there’s evolving info on Calgary’s 2026 Winter Olympics bid, it isn’t being shared with Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson. An important, and potentially bid-killing vote, is coming up at Calgary city council. Continue reading
Peter Watts: Bidding for 2026
By Peter Watts Radio host
Peter Watts offers his thoughts on what Calgary should consider before it decides whether to continue the process of bidding to host the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Continue reading
