Chuckwagons

• Calgary Stampede tarp auction ‘a reflection’ of Alberta’s booming economy

  This year the total at the annual Calgary Stampede canvas auction hit $2.75 million or about $102,000 for each chuckwagon team.

  Economy

  Apr 14, 2023
  
• Horse euthanized after chuckwagon championships in Red Deer

  A horse was euthanized after an "unfortunate incident" during the final heat of the North American Pony Chuckwagon Championships in Red Deer on Saturday.

  Canada

  Jul 25, 2021
  
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• Calgary Stampede officials say they pulled off a pandemic success

  Calgary Stampede officials are calling the 2021 version of the event a success "no matter how you measure it."

  Canada

  Jul 18, 2021
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• Coronavirus: Marquis Downs is hoping for a 51st racing season

  The horse racing season is set to kick off at the end of May, but that too, could be delayed.

  Sports

  Apr 18, 2020
• Chuckwagon driver speaks out amidst Calgary Stampede safety review

  Fourth-generation chuckwagon driver Jordie Fike hopes to share a competitor's perspective on the Calgary Stampede's safety investigation.

  Sports

  Jul 16, 2019
• Veteran chuckwagon driver joins University of Calgary study meant to improve safety for outriders, horses

  Veteran Chuckwagon driver Mark Sutherland is involved in a study involving the use of a device to test the strength of horses.

  Science

  Jul 12, 2018
• Calgary Stampede introduces new safety measures for 2016 Rangeland Derby

  The Calgary Stampede has announced new safety measures for its annual chuckwagon races, the GMC Rangeland Derby. But not everyone thinks they go far enough.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2016