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March 1, 2026

Calgary Stampede

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Elliott Family Powers Vintage Tractor Pulls

Craig Lester November 4, 2024

Family. Passion. Power.  Three generations of the Elliott family from Blackie, Alberta, share a love of…

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Loss and Legacy at the Calgary Stampede’s Vintage Tractor Pull

Tim Parent July 17, 2024

The vintage tractor community at the Calgary Stampede lost two members this year. The pullers took…

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Alberta’s Young Voices Shine at Youth Agriculture Speaking Championship

Tim Parent July 14, 2024

The AYSA and Calgary Stampede hosted the Youth Agriculture Speaking Championship, bringing together young minds to…

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Thrilling Win For Farming Trio at Calgary Stampede’s Team Cattle Penning Championship

Tim Parent July 12, 2024

Ronnie Fleming, Stewart Maschmeyer, and Cameron Maschmeyer from Bruderheim, Alberta won the 10-Class class in the…

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Calgary Stampede Launches Youth Cattle Program

Craig Lester December 9, 2023

The Calgary Stampede has launched the OH Branded Beef Youth Ambassador program, which will help youth…

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The Art of Vintage Tractor Pulling More than Just Tractors and Dirt

Craig Lester August 12, 2023

A look at why camaraderie and cheering crowds play a factor in vintage tractor pulling, plus…

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Vintage Stampede: Tractors pull their weight in Calgary

Tim Parent August 20, 2022

It wouldn't be the Calgary Stampede without the Vintage Tractors, these mighty machines once again roared…

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Stopping vintage tractors in their tracks: the art of sled pulling

Craig Lester February 21, 2022

Barrie Jung is a master at stopping vintage tractors in their tracks, being a thorn in…

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Alberta based Strathcona Horse Mounted Troop has over a century of history

Craig Lester January 7, 2022

Captain Ali Mansour, who leads the Mounted Lord Strathcona Horse Mounted Troop, says the regiment has…

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Third generation vintage tractor puller pulls out victory at Stampede

Craig Lester August 21, 2021

An Olds, Alberta resident, follows in the tread-marks of his Dad and Grandfather by competing in…

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Calgary Stampede agricultural roots run deep

Craig Lester August 21, 2021

The Calgary Stampede's Christine Leppard says agriculture played a role in the formation of the Calgary…

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Agriculture once again at the forefront of the Calgary Stampede

Craig Lester August 5, 2021

Calgary Stampede Director Cherie Copithorne-Barnes says agriculture was once again at the forefront of this year's…

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Southern Alberta Farm Families honoured by BMO and Calgary Stampede

Craig Lester February 25, 2021

19 farm families who exemplify a commitment to agriculture and their communities are being recognized by…

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Youth enhance rodeo skills, compete and grow friendships at Stampede 4-H Rodeo

Craig Lester October 3, 2019

Over 80 youth from across Alberta braved the snowy weather on the weekend to learn, compete…

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Stampede 4-H Rodeo just around the bend

Craig Lester September 13, 2019

The Calgary Stampede 4-H rodeo is being held on September 28 and 29. Past participant Channel…

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South African auctioneer travels to Canada to compete in Calgary Stampede

Craig Lester August 12, 2019

Barco Van Niekerk journeyed to Canada and the Calgary Stampede to compete in the International Livestock…

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Lumsden, Saskatchewan’s Sebastian puts on heavy horse pulling clinic at Calgary Stampede

Craig Lester July 29, 2019

Ron Sebastian, a 35-year horse pulling veteran from Lumsden, Saskatchewan, pulled off something special at this…

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Veronica Swales takes top spot in Working Cow Horse – Open Bridle at Calgary Stampede

Craig Lester July 22, 2019

Veronica Swales takes top spot in the Working Cow-Horse Open Bridle at the Calgary Stampede.

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Southern Alberta farm families honoured at Calgary Stampede

Craig Lester July 19, 2019

Farm families from across Southern Alberta honoured at Calgary Stampede - BMO Farm Family Awards.

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Rushing takes home Cowboy Up! crown at Calgary Stampede

Craig Lester July 13, 2019

Watch as Joshua Rushing from Missouri rides to victory in the Cowboy Up Challenge at the…

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