It’s an event that showcases Calgary to the world and on Tuesday, July 11, the Global News is on the road at the 2017 Calgary Stampede.
Locals and tourists gear up for the 10-day event, throwing on their best western wear and chowing down on all the free pancake breakfasts they can find.
WATCH: Highlights from Global News Morning’s live broadcast at the Calgary Stampede
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The Calgary Stampede Showband: Aaron Park discusses ‘Mosaic’ -
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Calgary Stampede Indian Princess Savanna Sparvier -
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Calgary Stampede rodeo announcer Dave Paulsen -
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Calgary Stampede: Leslie Horton visits with goats at Country Critters -
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Calgary Stampede: the history of the midway -
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Les McIntyre reflects on his years with the GMC Rangeland Derby -
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Dave Sibbald discusses his family’s history with the Stampede -
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Leslie Horton makes friends with young Max at Country Critters
This year, the Stampede is tipping its hat to Canada, which is celebrating 150 years!
Of course, the Stampede a big part of Canada’s past and future. The greatest outdoor show on earth dates back to 1912, but its roots go even further back. We’ll give you a history lesson and let you know just how the show comes together so successfully every summer.
One of the big names in chuckwagon circles is Kelly Sutherland and he’s hanging up the reins after this season. We chat with the 12-time winner of the Calgary Stampede about his retirement and what’s next.
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Exploring the history of the Calgary Stampede, sparked by a visit from an American showman and entrepreneur -
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Celebrating the historic relationship between the Calgary Stampede and the Treaty 7 First Nations -
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Calgary Stampede expansion plans depend on arena decision -
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‘The King’ Kelly Sutherland reflects on 46 years of Rangeland Derby glory -
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Calgary Stampede money goes beyond the world-class event -
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Spirited volunteers are the backbone of the Calgary Stampede -
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A Calgary Stampede taste test -
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Newcomers enjoy Calgary’s western ways at Stampede parkade party -
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Calgary Stampede introduces Stampede Relay -
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Calgary Stampede continues to build relationship with indigenous cultures
We’ll also take a look at the amazing relationship that exists between the five tribes of Treaty 7 and the Calgary Stampede, dating all the way back to the very first Calgary exhibition.
Global News will be live on location overlooking the grounds, as the Calgary Stampede pays tribute to Canada’s 150th.
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The 2017 Calgary Stampede runs from July 7 to 16.
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