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Stetson Wright headlines 210 top rodeo athletes competing for $2.1M at Calgary Stampede
All-around champion and 10-time PRCA world champ leads field of cowboys and cowgirls starting Friday at GMC Stadium.
Hank Azaria brings Bruce Springsteen tribute to Wildhorse Saloon during Calgary Stampede
The Simpsons voice actor has turned his passion for The Boss into a full touring act, even earning Springsteen's own approval.
Two Rivers Distillery heavily damaged in southeast Calgary fire
Award-winning craft distillery will remain closed as owners begin rebuilding after Tuesday blaze.
Flames prospect Carels eyes one-and-done at North Dakota before turning pro
The sixth overall draft pick aims to jump to pro hockey by the end of next season, and the Flames are preparing contract space for a...
It's Yahoo, not Yeehaw — here's why the Stampede chose that yell
An archive deep-dive reveals how "yahoo" became the official expression of Calgary's Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.
Kyle King aims to compete for Canada at Hickstead after gaining citizenship
The 51-year-old show jumper received his Canadian passport last month and plans to represent the national team in Europe within two weeks.
Stampeders sign new defender Benny Sapp for Stampede Bowl against Toronto Argonauts
The 26-year-old will start at halfback Thursday night at McMahon Stadium in place of injured Jaydon Grant.
Forever Canadian opens downtown Calgary office, Nenshi warns against separatism vote
The anti-separation movement distributed lawn signs Wednesday from a new 417 Riverfront Ave. S.E. location ahead of October's binding referendum.
125 people sworn in as Canadian citizens at Central Library on Canada Day
New citizens from India, Nigeria, Ukraine and beyond celebrated their official status Wednesday as Canada grapples with separation debates.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Calgary on Canada Day as severe weather approaches
Environment Canada warns of conditions favourable for severe thunderstorms capable of generating strong winds, large hail, heavy rain,...
Calgary rezoning repeal marks end of contentious housing policy battle
The blanket rezoning approved in 2024 to boost housing density was repealed in spring 2026 after months of heated public opposition from...
Storm-sparked fires damage two southeast Calgary homes
A fierce Tuesday night thunderstorm ignited fires at two residences; no injuries reported.
