Prince George City Council will look to approve funding for the 2030 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games site visit at tomorrow’s (Monday) meeting.
The City announced on June 12th, they were shortlisted to host the five day event that would bring around 1,700 athletes, coaches, and volunteers from across Canada.
On February 24, Council approved a bid for the event, also committing up to $400,000 from the Major Events Reserve Fund in cash and in-kind support if selected.
In a staff report to council, the City would use up to $30,000 from the same fund for the site visit activities scheduled in October 2025.
“As we learned from the bidding and evaluation process for the 2015 Canada Winter Games, it is critically important that we put our very best foot forward to “wow” the bid evaluation committee when they visit Prince George, and to demonstrate that we are the best choice in the country to host these games.” the report stated.
While administration is still waiting on specific requests from Special Olympics Canada, city staff have already started planning the visit.
Also on the agenda for Monday’s meeting is a number of annual reports, and funding for the CN Centre’s 30th anniversary celebration.
The full agenda for Monday’s meeting can be found here.
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