Calgary Stampede
Calgary Stampede Showband clocks 15,000 steps in New Year’s Day Rose Parade in California
In their two-hour march, the Calgary Stampede Showband kicked 2019 off while performing in the Rose Parade in Pasadena, Cal. Continue reading
Calgary Stampede Showband rehearses ahead of 4th Rose Parade performance
The Calgary Stampede Showband formed in 1971 to serve as the Calgary Stampede’s musical ambassadors. Continue reading
Calgary’s BMO Centre expansion plans now front and centre with new funding model
By Doug Vaessen Reporter
If all goes well, construction on the five-year project could begin next year. Continue reading
Stampede honours oustanding Calgarians at 2018 Western Legacy Awards
The 14th annual awards recognized individuals and groups who use their talents and time to contribute to the city. Continue reading
Stampede 365: How Calgary Stampede keeps the party going year-round
Even after the last cowboy rides off into the sunset, the Calgary Stampede keeps the party going — it’s just spread out over the remaining months as opposed to packed into a few days. Continue reading
Calgary grandson of Victoria Cross recipient remembers grandfather 100 years after WWI
By Christa Dao Digital Journalist
During the Great War, Calgary soldiers left their families behind and bravely went into battle — thousands were killed and many more were wounded. Continue reading
Stampede 365: How Happy Trails volunteers help power the Calgary Stampede year-round
“The Stampede simply can’t run without the volunteer base that we have,” says promotion committee chair Jordanna Stangeland of the more than 2,300 people who donate time to the Calgary Stampede. Continue reading
Stampede 365: OH Ranch provides Calgary students with hands-on learning environment
By Deb Matejicka Community Reporter
The 130-year-old OH Ranch provides Alberta students with an opportunity to learn about environmental preservation and stewardship through its educational programs. Continue reading
Stampede 365: Empowering Calgary youth year-round and beyond
By Deb Matejicka Community Reporter
“I’ve been thinking a lot about what The Young Canadians gave me and I think what it did was plant seeds for believing in myself.” Continue reading
2019 Calgary Stampede poster created as tribute to women in western culture
The 2019 poster was created by Rebecca Shuttleworth and also pays tribute to women in western culture. Continue reading