2 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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2 h. ago Canadian country superstar Shania Twain helps kick off Calgary Stampede

In an exclusive interview with 'The Morning Show' host Jeff McArthur, country music superstar Shania Twain reflects on how she was chosen to be Calgary Stampede parade marshal.

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5 h. ago Calgary Stampede, July 4: Parade coverage | Today's music picks | Stampede fuels tourism ambitions

Everything you need to know about the 2025 Calgary Stampede

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5 h. ago Calgary Stampede, July 4: Shania Twain leads parade | Today's music picks | Grandstand show review

Everything you need to know about the 2025 Calgary Stampede

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8 h. ago Calgary Stampede, July 4: Live parade coverage | Today's music picks | Stampede fuels tourism ambitions

Everything you need to know about the 2025 Calgary Stampede

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12 h. ago ‘Great energy’: Calgary Stampede kicks off with oilpatch optimism, patriotic pride

CALGARY — The party tents are up, straw bales are scattered around sidewalks and the most crucial 10 days of the year are in full swing for one Calgary bar and restaurant operator. The Calgary Stampede is a yearly celebration of western culture that kicks off Friday with a parade and includes rodeo events, concerts, […]

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15 h. ago Five takeaways as Stampeders dominate Blue Bombers, capture inaugural Stampede Bowl

The Stampeders use four first-half touchdowns, stifling defence to rout the Blue Bombers and enjoy their own pre-Calgary Stampede party.

Events

22 h. ago Economic impact from Calgary Stampede at heart of growing tourism targets

Meanwhile, structure at north end of GMC Stadium will be torn down to make way for more high-demand premium seats, Stampede says

Culture

24 h. ago Thousands of fireworks for Calgary Stampede are going to blow your mind starting tonight

Thousands of fireworks that took hundreds of hours to set up will be exploding above Calgary starting Thursday

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26 h. ago ‘Political petting zoo’: Politicians gather to flip pancakes at Calgary Stampede

It's Stampede season in Calgary and the festivities kicked off Thursday morning wit the traditional "First Flip" pancake breakfast featuring a who's who of local politicians.

Politics

32 h. 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

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32 h. 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.

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32 h. ago From Shania Twain to teenage punk bands: Is Calgary Stampede the Greatest Music Festival in the West?

'People's music preferences have changed. That is another piece we think about with our music is how we tap into that emerging trend.'

Culture

36 h. ago Calgary Stampede announcer’s career turns 40: ‘Might as well do another 40’

PONOKA, ALBERTA — It was August 1983 at the Hand Hills Lake Stampede and Les McIntyre had just fallen out of his chuckwagon. As he remembers it, McIntyre had made a sharp turn, hit a competitor’s wagon and tumbled to the ground at no less than 40 kilometres an hour. When he hit the ground, […]

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46 h. ago Stampede Bowl: Calgary Stampeders set to kick in annual CFL home game in early July

Red and White 'pumped' to be part of festivities leading into 'Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth'

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46 h. ago Adams Jr. still seeking 1st TD pass as a Stampeder as Calgary prepares to host Winnipeg

Thursday's game has been dubbed the "Stampede Bowl" with a custom trophy for the game winner in homage to the Calgary Stampede, which starts Friday.

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48 h. ago Calgary Stampede security plan to include overhead drones, vehicle mitigation measures

More than 1.3 million people are expected to attend the 10-day rodeo and exhibition, which begins with a parade on Friday.

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48 h. ago 'Safety remains a top priority': Calgary safety agencies prepare for Stampede

'We have several measures in place to ensure our guests celebrate safely when they step into Stampede Park'

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56 h. ago Still the One: Shania Twain arrives in Calgary while in midst of a career reinvention

Twain returns to Calgary this week as both the Stampede Parade marshal on July 4 and headline act at the Saddledome the following night.  

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57 h. 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.

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