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Culture War in Calgary?
With its western roots and oil wealth, Calgary has probably carved a unique place for itself among Canadian cities. Even nearby Edmonton, rival and provincial capital, seems to be a bit more at peace with itself than Calgary has during the summer of 2009. The flashpoints... Steer euthanized after Calgary Stampede Rodeo
Another animal has died at the Calgary Stampede. A steer was used for the Steer Wrestling Competition and apparently suffered soft tissue injuries.The animal was sedated and later euthanized. This is the... Protests Against Bullfighting in Pamplona As San Fermin Begins
The annual San Fermin Festival is set in Pamplona, Spain, July 6-14, this year. Much excitement surrounds this annual event, and tourists from all over the world flock to the historic Navarre region of Spain for a...
created by Yuliya Talmazan | 23 wks ago | updated 23 wks ago
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1665 views | 12 recommendations | 5 comments
The Wild West Just Became a little Wilder
If you have ever attended the Calgary Stampede you will know how serious Albertans are about their rodeos. Not even two NHL teams and a recent Grey Cup victory will stand in the way of recognizing the wild west... Canadian Bill C-61 opponents make big showing at Federal Minister’s Stamped...
Carrying placards and wearing t-shirts with their message, opponents of Bill C-61, the proposed Canadian federal copyright regulations (also known as the Canadian DMCA) attended federal Industry minister Jim...
created by Grant Neufeld | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
1488 views | 12 recommendations | 5 comments
1488 views | 12 recommendations | 5 comments
Cowboy Hero Stops Runaway Chuckwagon
‘I took a chance and
it panned out:’ outrider hero
JOHN DOWN CALGARY
HERALD
Chanse Vigen has rapidly built a resume as one of the best
outriders in chuckwagon racing. Now, a lot of people are looking at the
23-year-old cowboy... Three horses dead, one man injured, one-day suspension for chuckwagon great
A horrendous chuckwagon accident at the Calgary Stampede race track Saturday resulted in the death of three horses and the hospitalization of a driver. Officials blamed 10-time champion Kelly...The Cowboy Chicken Curse
If you're planning to ride a bull or bust a bronc in the next few days, you'd be wise not to eat any chicken. It's the Cowboy Chicken Curse, as described by Meghan Waters in the Calgary Herald in this Stampede Week story. function signIn(){ var win = (window.parent ?...Check Your Wedding Ring At The Door
DEBORAH TETLEYCALGARY HERALD Thinking of stuffing your wedding ring in your Wranglers pocket again this Stampede? Instead, why don’t you check it this year, as you would your car, or your...Calgary Stampede kicks off
"It was a great day to kick off the greatest outdoor show on earth, and the first full day of the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede. Today's excitement started with the parade, attended by hundreds of thousands of...
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