(The Canadian Press)

By Canadian Press

Alberta government says no to possible bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games

Aug 4, 2023 | 12:12 PM

CALGARY — Alberta’s government has pulled the plug on a possible 2030 Commonwealth Games bid citing financial risk.

Alberta’s 2030 bid committee called the move an “unexpected decision” as the group had yet to take its pitch to the public.

The bid involved Calgary and Edmonton, as well as the Tsuut’ina Nation and Enoch Cree Nation.

“We are disappointed … and will not be commenting further,” Alberta 2030 Bidco said in a statement Thursday.

The provincial government said the Games were estimated to cost $2.68 billion.

IN THE COMMUNITY

'Compassionate Friends' offer peer support for bereaved in Medicine Hat

6h ago

POSTAL STRIKE

Donations to Medicine Hat non-profits drop over Canada Post strike

7h ago

IN THE COMMUNITY

Medicine Hat's Adopt-A-Rink program still seeking volunteers

15h ago

“The corporate sponsorship model and limited broadcast revenues for the Commonwealth Games would have put 93 per cent of financial burden and risks on Albertans,” Alberta Tourism and Sport Minister Joseph Schow said in a statement.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 3, 2023.

The Canadian Press