More number crunching needed before committee decides on Calgary Olympic bid
CALGARY — More number-crunching is needed to determine whether Calgary should vie to host the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, the chair of the Calgary Bid Exploration Committee said Monday.
The 17-member committee chaired by former police chief Rick Hanson is weighing whether it’s feasible for Calgary and nearby Rocky Mountain communities to successfully host the games in a financially responsible manner. If so, the group must then decide whether it’s prudent to bid.
In an interim report released Monday, the committee did not say whether it is leaning in any one direction, but said it’s on track to make a recommendation to city council in July.
Hanson said based on polling and consultations so far, many Calgarians like the idea of hosting the games, but have questions about the price tag and security.