'People are struggling': Taxpayer groups say Albertans can't afford the Commonwealth Games

A day after government officials announced the exploration of an Alberta bid to host the Commonwealth Games in 2030, some are already trying to hit the brakes on the idea. There's no budget yet, but hosting has cost upwards of $1 billion in the past and opponents argue the benefits just aren’t worth that cost or the risk of overruns. "I’m not saying it won’t be fun. But is that really the best thing we should be spending taxpayer money on right now? We don’t think so," sa