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March 1, 2026

Calgary Stampede

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Rodeo stars of tomorrow gather at Calgary Stampede’s 4-H event

Craig Lester September 29, 2018

Some of the best in the rodeo business are teaching youth the skills to compete in…

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Magrath area farmer puts family and agriculture first in growing industry internationally

Craig Lester September 11, 2018

Gary Stanford says he has seen a lot of change in his many years farming the…

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Multilingual auctioneering: South Africans impress and learn during Canadian trip

Craig Lester August 21, 2018

An international culture exchange involving auctioneers. Two brothers from South Africa tour Canada, compete on the…

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Stampede Junior Steer Classic champion set for next challenge in life

Craig Lester July 23, 2018

For seven years Cody Lafrentz has had a routine every day that included taking care of…

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UFA Cattle Trail once again a huge attraction at Calgary Stampede

Craig Lester July 22, 2018

The UFA Cattle Trail at the Calgary Stampede is a highly interactive showcase of the cattle…

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International Youth Supreme Livestock participants show off skills at Calgary Stampede

Craig Lester July 14, 2018

Brad Mason, the Chair of the Calgary Stampede's International Youth Livestock Committee, talks about what these…

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VIDEO: Sixth generation rancher Madison Sibbald credits Summer Synergy for helping build skills

Craig Lester July 13, 2018

Youth are showing off their livestock and skills at Summer Synergy in Olds this week, in…

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Competitors from across North America to take part in Stampede Steer Classic

Craig Lester July 12, 2018

On Sunday, youth from across western Canada and the U.S. will be showing steers in the…

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Family Affair: Stampede Heavy Horse Show’s roots run deep

Craig Lester July 10, 2018

In 1967, Bill and Wayne Lucas from Claresholm, Alberta and Allan Gordeyko of Willow Way Farms…

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VIDEO: Didsbury’s Gordan Farr and his 1959 International, which was a gift from his wife

Craig Lester July 8, 2018

Gordan Farr from Didsbury, Alberta talks about why enjoys the Calgary Stampede's Vintage Tractor Pull and…

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Heavy horses in tune with Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra

Craig Lester July 8, 2018

It's music to the ears of the horses, drivers and crowds. The Calgary Stampede's Heavy Horse…

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VIDEO: High River family continues father’s tradition competing in Tractor Pull

Craig Lester July 8, 2018

High River, Alberta's Randy Niemans talks about continuing his father's tradition of competing in the Calgary…

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Trio come together last minute to win Stampede Team Cattle Penning competition

Craig Lester July 8, 2018

Emotions flowed over as family, friends, and well-wishers came up to congratulate the winners of the…

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Unsung Hero: Heavy Horse Show’s Brian Coleman

Craig Lester July 7, 2018

If you talk to anyone in the Heavy Horse barns and you mention the name Brian…

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Nutrien Western Events Centre to host all agricultural events at Calgary Stampede

Craig Lester July 6, 2018

A day the Calgary Stampede has been building towards since the opening of the Nutrien Western…

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VIDEO: Proceeds from 4-H on Parade Charity lamb to go to War Amps

Craig Lester June 2, 2018

Landon Hebbes is no stranger to raising the Charity lamb for 4-H on Parade. He's done…

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2018 Calgary Stampede Aggie Days another big success

Craig Lester April 15, 2018

The Calgary Stampede Ag Education Committee's Josh Traptow talks about the 2018 Aggie Days. 

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Road to the Calgary Stampede: Stephenville, Texas’ Magen Warlick

Craig Lester March 18, 2018

The Road to the Calgary Stampede can be a long one. It involves a lot personal…

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Reigning Calgary Stampede livestock auctioneering champ ‘talking up’ 2018 event

Craig Lester March 8, 2018

Auctioneers are the kings of tongue twisters.  So it's only fitting that Dean Edge from Rimbey,…

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Strathmore blacksmith all business when competing at the Calgary Stampede

Craig Lester January 16, 2018

Competing in blacksmithing events at any level is no easy task and it only gets bigger…

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