Edmonton officials roaming sunny Spain
By MICHELLE THOMPSON, SUN MEDIA
July 14, 2008
City officials are roaming the streets of Spain today, picking up tips on how to win a bid to host a world's fair.
The trip will give council and employees a clearer indication of whether Edmonton would be a suitable host for Expo 2017, said Coun. Jane Batty.
Edmonton is considering entering the race to be Canada's bid city.
"We're exploring the possibilities for making the bid," she said from Zaragoza, Spain. "It's just one of those wonderful opportunities to examine how it's put together."
Batty and a few city employees -- from Edmonton's transportation and planning departments -- will remain in Zaragoza for a few days, speaking with organizers and exploring sites.
Canada's shot at winning the 2017 bid could be promising, given that the country celebrates its 150th birthday that year.
"We've got some great synergy," Batty said.
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