An Alberta group is putting together a potential bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games that could see events held in Calgary, Edmonton and communities surrounding the two cities, multiple sources have confirmed to CTV News.
A bid in Hamilton, Ont., fell apart this week with organizers saying they were unable to secure provincial funding.Potential costs for a joint Calgary-Edmonton bid have not yet been determined.
She wouldn't say whether the city will commit to being part of a bid or whether she's had conversations with the provincial government about supporting a bid. Last year's games, held in Birmingham, England, featured more than 5,000 athletes competing across 19 summer sports."But whenever we have opportunities to work together with Calgary, we should be exploring those opportunities," he said.
Financial concerns were cited as a reason for the 2022 bid to be withdrawn, and the city dropped its 2026 bid to instead focus on its effort to land games during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.A spokesperson for the provincial government wouldn't answer whether Alberta would commit to supporting a possible 2030 bid.
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