We don't yet know the projected cost or which venues could host events for a potential 2030 Commonwealth Games, but officials say it will be up to Albertans to decide whether to put forth a bid.
However, people shouldn't expect a plebiscite or public vote on the matter, according to the group putting together the pitch and Calgary's mayor.
Calgary and Edmonton would host a bulk of the events if Alberta does welcome the games — Tsuut'ina and Canmore could be in the mix, too.The 2022 Commonwealth Games, hosted by Birmingham in the U.K., cost more than $1.2 billion. It makes it difficult to truly determine whether hosting the Commonwealth Games is really worth it, Lyons said.
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