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
6 hours
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
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
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
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
$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
Calgary Stampeders sign Demerio Houston to 2-year contract
The Calgary Stampeders signed American defensive back Demerio Houston to a two-year contract Tuesday.
Canada
Feb 13
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
‘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
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
Hike for Hospice Calgary: Honouring loved ones, celebrating legacy
The annual Hike for Hospice Calgary is May 5 at Fish Creek Park. The walk provides an opportunity to raise money for hospice care, and share memories and stories of loved ones.
Features
Apr 30
American linebacker Micah Awe signs contract extension with Calgary Stampeders
Veteran American linebacker, Micah Awe signed a contract extension with the Calgary Stampeders on Friday. Awe was eligible to become a CFL free agent Tuesday.
Canada
Feb 9
Calgary Event Centre designs could be public this summer: committee chair
On Monday, Calgary's Event Centre Committee is set to meet for the first time since February to privately discuss preparations for a development permit.
Canada
May 2
Veteran quarterback Shiltz agrees in principle to deal with Calgary: source
According to a league source, the veteran American quarterback has agreed in principle to a one-year deal with the Calgary Stampeders.
Sports
Feb 7
Tentative $9.5M settlement reached in Stampede abuse lawsuit
'The Stampede has had every opportunity to make this easier for victims, but they chose to drag this on for as long as they did,' one victim said.
Canada
Feb 6
