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March 1, 2026

Calgary Stampede

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OCIF Invests $2.75 million to Launch AgSphere, A National Hub for Ag Innovation and Tech

Tim Parent December 3, 2025

The OCIF is investing up to $2.75 million over five years to help launch AgSphere, a…

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How Much Water Does It Take to Make a Stampede Breakfast?

Craig Lester July 23, 2025

How much water do you think it takes to produce a Stampede breakfast, consisting of five…

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Youth Speak Up for Agriculture at Calgary Stampede

Craig Lester July 15, 2025

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

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RRC Podcast Ep. 1 – Drought, Hail, Calgary Stampede and BASF’s Growing Home Program

Craig Lester July 15, 2025

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

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Southern Alberta Farm Families Recognized at Calgary Stampede

Tim Parent July 13, 2025

Farm families across southern Alberta have been recognized for their hard work and dedication to the…

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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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Calgary Stampede to Co-Host Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture Championship Competition for the First Time

Tim Parent June 5, 2024

The Calgary Stampede will co-host the Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture Championship Competition for the first…

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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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Foothills family honoured with BMO Farm Family award

Tim Parent November 5, 2022

The Brocklebank family is one of this year's Calgary Stampede-BMO Farm Family award winners, an honour…

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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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Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture competition goes digital

Craig Lester June 23, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture competition, which is usually held…

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