Commentary Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made his usual appearance at this year’s Calgary Stampede, an event that draws over one million visitors to the rodeo and midway every year. Although he often gets a chilly reception at the 10-day festival which draws politicians of all stripes out of the woodwork, Trudeau usually makes an appearance…
Cory Morgan: Trudeau–Smith Calgary Stampede Meeting Significant as Neither Side Indicates Any Willingness to Compromise
Calgary Stampede Sets New Guiness World Records for Most Pancakes Served
The Calgary Stampede, the annual event known as The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, has officially broken the Guinness World Record for the most pancakes served in eight hours. The Stampede served 17,182 pancakes on July 9, as verified by an official judge for Guinness World Records, and even with 15 pancakes disqualified, Calgary beat…
‘Don’t Fall Off the Horse’: Astronaut Jeremy Hansen Leads Calgary Stampede Parade
Col. Jeremy Hansen is preparing to become the first Canadian to travel to the moon as part of the Artemis II mission, but Friday he cowboyed up to become the second astronaut to be marshal of the Calgary Stampede parade. The 10-day Artemis II mission could launch as early as November of next year and…
‘Our Cultural Fabric’: Calgary Stampede Gets Ready to Kick Off Friday With Parade
After a few years of uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic, officials with the Calgary Stampede say they’re happy the advice they’ll be handing out this year is to simply wear a cowboy hat and stay hydrated. “It’s certainly a nice change to feel like we’re getting back to a little bit normal here and…
Alberta Signs $1.2 Billion Deal for New Calgary Arena, Event Centre
EDMONTON—The Alberta government and City of Calgary, along with the Calgary Stampede, have signed a $1.2 billion deal to build a new arena and event centre to replace the ageing, almost 40-year-old Saddledome. In a provincial announcement on April 25, Alberta said it was committed to investing in infrastructure to create jobs, and had signed…
Rodeos, Reunions, and Hugs as Health Orders Vanish out West
Public health orders were lifted in British Columbia and Alberta July 1 and in Saskatchewan July 11, and many are relishing the chance to travel, see people, and do things they were unable to for 15 months. After being denied the chance last year, thousands of Canadians are enjoying the Calgary Stampede, which kicked off…
Thousands Gather at Calgary Stampede’s Live Music Venue
CALGARY—A bird’s-eye view of a popular live music venue on its first night at the Calgary Stampede showed hundreds of people standing close together, waiting for a swab or to hand over proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. By night’s end Thursday, thousands had come in and out of the 18-plus party tent called Nashville North,…
‘We’re Ready to Go’: Calgary Stampede to Kick Off With Enhanced Safety Measures
CALGARY—The rides are up, the stuffed animals are displayed at the games tables and concession booths are loaded with supplies. Forced by the pandemic to cancel last year for the first time in its history, the Calgary Stampede has returned. The setup may look familiar but, due to COVID-19, there are some notable changes to…
Planning Underway for Calgary Stampede in 2021 ‘Very Hopeful’
CALGARY—A world-famous annual rodeo that survived the Great Depression, two world wars, and a devastating flood seven years ago was felled by a microscopic virus this year and will have a different look if it’s allowed to go forward in 2021. Calgary Stampede president Dana Peers says planning is underway, with fingers crossed, to stage…
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