Stampede | Rural Roots Canada

Craig Lester July 15, 2025

Youth from across the province put agriculture front and centre at the Youth Agriculture Speaking Championships,…

Craig Lester July 15, 2025

In Episode 1 of the RRC podcast we chat about the drought situation across the prairies,…

Craig Lester July 30, 2022

The August Long Weekend is always a busy one in Strathmore, Alberta as the Strathmore Stampede…

Craig Lester July 1, 2019

The Roaring 50's will be celebrated during this year's Calgary Stampede Vintage Tractor Show and Shine…

Craig Lester April 12, 2015

Tens of thousands of wide-eyed kids full of energy and excitement have been peppering farmers and…

Craig Lester May 12, 2014

Delburne, Alberta chuckwagon racer John Walters is bringing a secret weapon to this year’s edition of…

Craig Lester April 28, 2014

As chuckwagon driver John Walters from Delbourne, Alberta prepares for the Calgary Stampede he knows the…

Craig Lester January 1, 2014

Sorting through the stories we have had the honour of covering this year, left us with…

Craig Lester July 21, 2013

A look back at the Agricultural part of the Calgary Stampede:

Craig Lester July 15, 2013

Express Clydesdales, part of Express Ranches in Oklahoma, were once again the class of the Six…

Craig Lester July 12, 2013

It’s a multi-faceted equestrian sporting event showcasing both horse and rider as they maneuver through a…

Craig Lester July 9, 2013

A Blacksmith from Scotland strikes it while it’s hot on his way to being named World…

Craig Lester July 8, 2013

Silverado, California`s Obbie Schlom is back for a second go-around at the Cowboy Up! competition at…

Craig Lester July 7, 2013

Mark Agnew like many sheep shearers lives, eats and sleeps sheep shearing, so while he is…