Calgary 2026 Olympics bid turning into five-ring circus
10/3: Canada Covered
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When people think about sports and Alberta, there are two things that immediately come to mind: The Oilers dynasty of the 1980s, and Calgary’s appearance on the world stage as hosts of the 1988 Olympic Winter Games.
It’s a possibility that Calgary and surrounding alpine slopes will once again host the best athletes on the snow
But it’s not without controversy. We look at the debate that has a bid for the 2026 games on thin ice.
Dave is joined by Calgary Herald city hall reporter Meghan P
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When people think about sports and Alberta, there are two things that immediately come to mind: The Oilers dynasty of the 1980s, and Calgary’s appearance on the world stage as hosts of the 1988 Olympic Winter Games.
It’s a possibility that Calgary and surrounding alpine slopes will once again host the best athletes on the snow
But it’s not without controversy. We look at the debate that has a bid for the 2026 games on thin ice.
Dave is joined by Calgary Herald city hall reporter Meghan P
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices