Danielle Smith Pitches Calgary or Edmonton for Future Winter Olympics

0:00It's April 9th. This is Calgary News Today, AI-powered stories from your city. Alberta Premier Daniel Smith floated the idea of Calgary or Edmonton bidding for a future winter Olympics during her state-of-the-proven speech, too. The Rotary Club in downtown Calgary. She used the wide-ranging talk to defend her government's work on the economy, health care, immigration, and ties with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Back in 2026, Calgary lived at hosting, but backed off over fears of massive costs running five, six, or even ten billion dollars. Smith says, way for upgrades like an integrated rail system, new mountain resorts, fresh stadiums and arenas in both cities, quick flights, too. Vancouver for Bob Sled and ski jumps, plus a revamped Canada Olympic oval to keep taxpayer bills low. The International Olympic Committee is shifting, too, picking hosts with ready-made venues to dodge those skyrocketing expenses. So Alberta's timing could line up perfectly down the road.