A group of Albertans says they have started to explore whether communities across the province could host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. (Photo: Canadian Press)

By Canadian Press

Albertans exploring 2030 Commonwealth Games bid in communities across the province

Mar 8, 2023 | 3:18 PM

CALGARY, AB – A group of Albertans says they have started to explore whether communities across the province could host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.

The group includes athletes, business and sports leaders, the chief of Tsuut’ina Nation, as well as the mayors of Calgary and Edmonton.

They say they have been working together for three years to prepare a feasibility assessment on a bid to host the Games.

It would be held over 11 days in August 2030 in Calgary, Edmonton, Tsuut’ina Nation, Bow Valley and other Alberta communities.

Alberta 2030 Commonwealth Games President and CEO Dr. Roger Jackson says he wants to build on Alberta’s successful sporting legacy to host a very cost-effective event that is reflective of Canadian values, while boosting the economy.

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“Hosting a major multi-sport event like the Commonwealth Games is a rare opportunity for significant transformational development of a community, region and country,” says Jackson.

The Commonwealth Games are held every four years, with competitors representing 74 nations and territories.

Victoria was the last Canadian host city in 1994.

Bids to host the Games must be submitted by August 31, 2023. A final decision on a host community or communities will be made in November.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 8, 2023.

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