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It was February 13, 1988. It wad cloudy and cold, but the electricity and excitement in the air swarmed it up. Whether it was at home with friends or family, or at McMahon Stadium, the word watched the 1988 Winter Olympics. The next 15 days, Calgary watched and opened their cities to tourist all across the world. A then-record 57 nations and 1,423 athletes competed. You may remember Eddie the Eagle, the Jamaican Bobsled team which films were made about them.

Now, in February of 2026. It may be cloudy and cold. It may be sunny and chinooky warm. It may be the same within an hour, knowing Calgary. But could the Winter Olympics return?

On Tuesday, after a marathon session, Calgary City Council voted 12-3 to move forward with its 2026 Olympics bid process and hold a plebiscite in November 13.

Now, the bid includes a new field house, a mid size arena seating up to 6,000, using existing facilities from the 1988 Winter Games in Calgary and Canmore as well as the 2010 games.

The total cost will be approximately $5.2 billion dollars.

To help hopefully clear up some misconceptions and dig into tis a bit, joining Yes Calgary2026. Jason Riberio organizer YesCalgary2026.


Why the Olympics?
-The process of what's in the bid. And why things were left out?
-The current public perception. Pro's and Cons.
-From your perspective. what are some myths that are being shared.
-Places where people can hear more information.
-Provincial, Federal,and possibly civic conversations

For more info go to
yescalgary2026.ca
Twitter: @yescalgary2026
@Jason_Ribeiro
Facebook: Yes Calgary 2026.

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