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March 2, 2026

Calgary Stampede

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In a league of her own: Jill Cameron

Craig Lester July 9, 2015

Tractor Pull has been around North America since the 1920’s. It’s a competition that sees a…

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Missouri’s Runt Rageth and his horse Burdock win Cowboy Up! competition

Craig Lester July 8, 2015

The distance from Harris, Missouri to Calgary is about 1830 miles. But, it’s a trip Runt…

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  • Stampede 2015

Bittersweet victory for High River man competing in tractor pull in memory of his father

Craig Lester July 8, 2015

Randy Niemans leans way, way back in the seat of his fathers’ John Deere 80 hoping…

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Australian wins North American Sheep Shearing Challenge

Craig Lester July 5, 2015

Mike Pora’s holiday in Canada just paid dividends… The shearer, wool handler and trainer from Cowra,…

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  • Stampede 2015

Strong showing vaults Armstrong, Valleyview trio to Team Cattle Penning Open Class title

Craig Lester July 5, 2015

There’s a lot of cheering going on in the community of Armstrong, B.C and Valleyview, Alberta.…

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Energy, Passion and Creativity on display at this year’s 4-H on Parade

Craig Lester June 8, 2015

There was plenty of energy, excitement, sense of responsibility, camaraderie at this year’s 4-H on Parade…

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Exshaw’s Kateri Cowley rides her way to top of the podium in Cowboy Up!

Craig Lester July 14, 2014

This year’s CowboyUp! Competition at the Calgary Stampede is once again from Alberta. Kateri Cowley showed…

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Chuckwagon driver John Walters’ secret weapon

Craig Lester May 12, 2014

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

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Ranchers and farmers of tomorrow show off their livestock

Craig Lester August 8, 2013

Youth from across the province put their best foot forward and their livestock’s at the Calgary…

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Gallery: Agriculture Front and Centre at the Calgary Stampede

Craig Lester July 21, 2013

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

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Express Clydesdales once again steal the show at Calgary Stampede

Craig Lester July 15, 2013

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

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Popularity of Extreme Cowboy Racing on the rise

Craig Lester July 12, 2013

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

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  • Stampede

David Varini named World Champion Blacksmith

Craig Lester July 9, 2013

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

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Cowboy Up! crowd favourite returns to Stampede

Craig Lester July 8, 2013

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

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New Zealand sheep shearer competes and holidays at Stampede

Craig Lester July 7, 2013

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

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Stampede 101 kicks off two weeks after devastating flood

Craig Lester July 6, 2013

2013 will be the year organizers, workers and volunteers overcame a devastating flood two weeks before…

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Farmers to receive thank-you postcards

ruralrootscanada May 13, 2013

A group of farmers will be receiving a special piece of mail in the coming weeks.…

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Urban kids take Agriculture 101 at Aggie Days

ruralrootscanada May 13, 2013

Urban kids received a dose of agriculture at another successful Aggie Days in Calgary. Calgary Stampede…

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