8 h. ago Review: Shania Twain proves yet again that she is masterful at giving audiences what they want

“Fellow Canadians, we are in this together,” Shania Twain told the enthusiastic crowd at the Saddledome Saturday night. It was hardly a political treatise, but it was a nice and subtle call for unity of the third day of the Calgary Stampede.  It was also telling that Twain had just proudly told the Calgary crowd […]

Events

11 h. ago Day 2 of Calgary Stampede Rodeo: Early calendar start makes for tough travel decisions

Athletes faced with financial choices to make due to Fourth of July shows ongoing State-side

Culture

27 h. ago ’What are you doing here?’: Carney makes first Stampede visit as prime minister

CALGARY — Canada’s new prime minister, best known as a buttoned-down banker, donned a cowboy hat and toured the stables Friday evening at the Calgary Stampede. Over an hour-long tour winding through the rodeo grounds, Mark Carney crawled into a tank, snacked at food stations and posed for dozens of selfies, marking his first visit […]

Politics

42 h. ago Bull rider Jared Parsonage chases more Stampede glory during the day, Bullbustin' prize at night

The Saskatchewan rodeo star is looking for his second Stampede crown while also competing in the Bullbustin' spectacle on Tsuutʼina Nation.

Other

42 h. ago Parsonage chases more Stampede glory; Hutchings takes top bull

The Saskatchewan rodeo star is looking for his second Stampede crown while also competing in the Bullbustin' spectacle on Tsuutʼina Nation.

Other

46 h. ago How Les McIntyre went from aspiring rodeo athlete to voice of Calgary Stampede chuckwagon races

'Everything happens for a reason': After life threw some curveballs his way, McIntyre wound up becoming the Stampede’s track announcer in 2009

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3 d. ago Chuckwagon racing 101: What you need to know before heading to races at Calgary Stampede

Insider's guide to watching the chucks, part of the Stampede evening show

Other

3 d. ago Cowgirl grit: More women than ever before to compete in rodeo sports at Calgary Stampede

Competitors have the opportunity to win $310,250 over ten days of competition, equal to that of the six other major rodeo events.

Sport

4 d. ago Calgary Stampede Rodeo 101: The ultimate guide whether it's your 1st or 101st rodeo

The Calgary Stampede Rodeo features 210 of the globe’s top cowboys and cowgirls competing for a prize purse of $2.17 million in 2025.

Other

4 d. ago Canada Day in Calgary marked by pride, reflection amid global tensions

For some Calgarians, it was a day to reflect on what it means to be Canadian in the face of ongoing U.S.-Canada tensions

Other

6 d. ago Things to do in Calgary in July: Calgary Stampede | Canada Day | Mexifest

Events, activities and festivals in Calgary in July

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6 d. ago Opportunity awaits for Blue Jays to turn Yankees series into a Canada Day party

Last place, first place, winning streak or losing one, when the Blue Jays celebrate the red and white Maple Leaf for the annual Canada Day game, it’s one of the great days on this country’s sporting calendar. The 2025 renewal of the official start to summer, a July 1 baseball party on Tuesday, has the […]

Culture

7 d. ago Calgary Fire Department says to remain mindful of safety over Canada Day long weekend

Calgarians are full-swing into their long weekend vacation plans, but the Calgary Fire Department asks everyone to remain mindful of their own safety over the next few days. CFD public information officer Carol Henke said anyone at home should be aware of general fire safety after recent events that took place in Calgary. “Tragically we […]

Events

1 week ago Officials break ground on $120M engine maintenance hub at Calgary airport

'It's a big day for Calgary ... (and) it is a big day for Canada's aerospace sector,' said federal Industry Minister Melanie Joly

Economics

1 week ago Things to do in Calgary in June: JazzYYC | Market Nights | Helicopter Weekend

There is no shortage of things to do in Calgary. Here are highlights from local events in and around the city. Check out our full events listings for more. View Canada Day events in and around Calgary here. Helicopter weekend View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Hangar Flight Museum (@thehangarmuseum) The […]

Other

1 week ago What to do on Canada Day in and around Calgary: Live bands, fireworks, a rodeo and much more

From music to cultural performances to kids crafts and facepainting, here's how to celebrate Canada's birthday

Events

1 week ago SOCCER ROUNDUP: Cavalry continue hot run; Wild lose in Ottawa

Cavalry FC is now 10 straight games without a loss and counting. That after Sunday’s 1-0 shut-down of visiting Pacific FC at ATCO Field. The reschedule match — postponed from a day earlier when a storm ravaged Calgary — saw continued dominance by the home side to push it further up the table in the […]

Sport

2 w. ago Smattering of protesters, empty sites on final day of G7 summit

CALGARY — More than 50 Sikh protesters continued their demonstration Tuesday outside Calgary City Hall on the second and final day of the G7 leaders’ summit. The number was down from Monday’s numbers, but dozens of blue and yellow Khalistan flags, along with two Canadian flags, were waved during the demonstration. There was drumming, chanting […]

Politics

2 w. ago Things to do in Calgary in June: Sled Island | National Indigenous Peoples Day | Calgary Stampeders

There is no shortage of things to do in Calgary. Here are highlights from local events in and around the city. Check out our full events listings for more. National Indigenous Peoples Day View this post on Instagram A post shared by Heritage Park YYC (@heritageparkyyc) Heritage Park is hosting National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations […]

Society

2 w. ago Sikh separatists stage Calgary protest against Indian prime minister’s visit to G7

It was another day of protests in Calgary as world leaders attended the G7 summit in nearby Kananaskis, with the biggest crowd made up of about 30 Sikh separatists.

Politics