Citizens urge Edmonton to step away from mega event bids

The Commonwealth Games can cost $1 billion, but they leave a legacy of pride, new sports venues and expose a host city to the world. 
On Tuesday morning, councillors heard from a citizens’ panel convened to help the city be more strategic in these major event bids, including the possibility of a Commonwealth Games bid for 2026.
Panel chair Reg Milley told council to focus efforts on single-sport signature and major events, such as the FIFA Womens’ World Cup, the ITU World Triath