Calgary Stampede
Stampede 365: How Calgary Stampede keeps the party going year-round
By Deb Matejicka Community Reporter
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
By Deb Matejicka Community Reporter
“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
Young rodeo stars ride at Calgary Stampede 4-H Rodeo
The best young cowgirls and cowboys between the ages of nine and 20 turned out to the Nutrien Western Event Centre at Stampede Park to show off their equestrian skills. Continue reading
2019 Calgary Stampede Queen, Princesses crowned
In the competition, the three women demonstrated their horsemanship and public speaking skills. Continue reading
Astokomii Smith crowned 2019 Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess
It marks the first year the role has taken on the new “First Nations” title since officials changed it from “Indian” last year. Continue reading
Calgary Stampede attendance up for 2018
1,271,241 people took in the sights and sounds of the midway, rodeo and agriculture events. Continue reading
