Watermelon burgers, cheeseburger ice cream on the Calgary Stampede menu this year
The menu items for the 2024 Calgary Stampede have been released and there are some unique options for every taste bud.
Features
May 8
Calgary Stampeders sign Ben Labrosse after his NFL camp
The Stampeders also announced Monday the team had released American linebacker Tre Walker.
Canada
May 14
Calgary Stampede celebrates 100 years with grand opening of Sam Centre
The $40-million Sam Centre is a compelling experience that allows visitors to experience the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth in new ways.
Features
May 15
Calgary’s much-beloved Stampede Elm is gone
The tree, affectionately known as the Stampede Elm, had stood in the location, located just south of 12th Avenue and east of Olympic Way S.E., for more than 125 years.
Science
Apr 9
Calgary man hopes to dazzle crowds with his old-fashioned flea circus
Paul Godard will be performing around Calgary with a classic sideshow attraction: a flea circus. He was enthralled as a child at the Calgary Stampede in the 1960s.
Entertainment
May 9
Animal rights activists say Stampede ‘not entertainment; it’s cruelty’
The start of the Calgary Stampede is over 7 weeks away, but the Vancouver Humane Society has already launched a campaign urging Calgarians to skip the rodeo and chuckwagon races.
Entertainment
May 14
Kris Molle receives Calgary Stampede chuckwagon canvas auction’s highest bid for 2nd-straight year
The annual Calgary Stampede Canvas Auction took place at Stampede Park on Thursday night and for the second consecutive year, chuckwagon driver Kris Molle received the highest bid.
Canada
Apr 12
Calgary Stampeders to add Wally Buono to CFL club’s Wall of Fame
The Calgary Stampeders will add former head coach/GM Wally Buono to their Wall of Fame, the CFL club announced Monday.
Canada
Apr 8
Calgary Stampeders sign veteran linebacker Shaheed Salmon
The Calgary Stampeders signed veteran American linebacker Shaheed Salmon on Tuesday.
Canada
Mar 27
Calgary Stampeders hire Beau Baldwin as CFL club’s quarterbacks coach
The Calgary Stampeders hired Beau Baldwin as their quarterbacks coach Monday.
Canada
Mar 26
Calgary Stampeders add Craig Dickenson to football club as senior consultant
Dave and Craig Dickenson are together again with the Calgary Stampeders.
Canada
Mar 13
May long weekend CTrain closures in downtown Calgary and near Stampede
It will be a working long weekend for construction crews doing maintenance on LRT tracks and stations in downtown Calgary and at the new Stampede Park station.
Traffic
May 16
Calgary Stampede, politicians barred from participating in 2024 Pride parade
Calgary Stampede has been barred from participating in the annual Pride parade "for the foreseeable future" due to abuse from a former staff member.
Canada
Mar 6
Big, bold and beautiful: Expanded BMO Centre nearly ready to go
As it hands over the keys to the Calgary Stampede, the CMLC says the BMO Centre expansion will transform downtown Calgary. The Stampede says 100 events are already booked.
Entertainment
Mar 13
$9.5M settlement in Stampede abuse class action lawsuit to be decided in June
The class action alleged the organizations allowed a former staffer to sexually abuse young boys.
Canada
Apr 30
Veteran QB Matt Shiltz prepared for new challenges with Calgary Stampeders
The 31-year-old quarterback signed a one-year deal this month with Calgary.
Canada
Feb 27
CFL announces health-and-safety initiatives regarding players’ equipment
The two measures were among a host of health-and-safety initiatives announced by the league Wednesday.
Canada
May 16
CFL suspends recently retired Lemon indefinitely for betting on league games
The CFL suspended Lemon indefinitely Wednesday for betting on league games, including one in which he played.
Canada
Apr 24
Major rehabilitation project planned for Mission Bridge
The city says construction is expected to begin next week with the closure of the westbound lane of the century-old Mission Bridge.
Traffic
May 6
‘Blue Sky City’ unveiled as the new brand for the city of Calgary
Calgary has a new brand. "Blue Sky City" will replace "Be a Part of the Energy" over the next few months, to better reflect the growing city, says Calgary Economic Development.
Features
Apr 17
