Spruce Meadows

• Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, named royal patron at Alberta show horse venue

  Spruce Meadows, just south of Calgary, was named the top show jumping facility in the world in 2001 and 2003 and now has a royal patron.

  Canada

  Apr 9, 2025
  
• Young pups get set for major Calgary dog show: ‘This is a really big deal’

  The Alberta Kennel Club (AKC) is hosting its annual Summer Classic dog show at the Spruce Meadows complex in Calgary this weekend.

  Features

  Aug 3, 2023
  
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• Calgary professional sports teams prepare to welcome back fans

  While there will be no capacity restrictions at McMahon, due to on-field restrictions, some seats will be blocked off and reserved for team personnel.

  Health

  Aug 3, 2021
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• COVID-19: Giving Gardens provide ‘amazing support’ for vulnerable Calgarians

  Spruce Meadows' show-jumping facility now hosts vegetable gardens, a pandemic innovation that's bringing out a great sense of community.

  Features

  Jul 8, 2021
• Calgary Stampede 2021 still in the works as other summer events cancelled

  Last summer, the pandemic forced organizers to cancel the Calgary Stampede for the first time in its 108-year history.

  Economy

  Mar 3, 2021
• Spruce Meadows announces cancellation of 2020 Masters show jumping tournament

  Officials at Spruce Masters announced on Tuesday the decision had been made to cancel the 2020 Masters Tournament amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Sports

  May 5, 2020
• Foot Soldiers boosting Cavalry FC ahead of CPL championship: ‘They’ve been our 12th player’

  It started with six soccer fans in a bar, supporting a team that didn't even exist at the time. Five years later, the Foot Soldiers are more than 500 strong.

  Sports

  Nov 1, 2019
• Canadian Premier League unveils schedule for Forge FC-Cavalry FC final

  Dates have been set for the inaugural Canadian Premier League final, between Forge FC and Cavalry FC.

  Sports

  Sep 30, 2019
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• Calgary showjumper chasing Olympics and hometown glory at Spruce Meadows

  In a sport where top riders hit their stride around 30 years old, Calgary's Kara Chad is chasing the Olympics in her early 20s.

  Features

  Sep 3, 2019
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• Cavalry beat Forge FC, face Vancouver Whitecaps in 3rd round of Canadian Championship

  Calgary advances 3-2 on aggregate after beating Forge FC 2-1 in Game 2 of their total goal series.

  Canada

  Jun 11, 2019