Новости за 11.07.2016

Premier Rachel Notley said Monday she does not expect the abortion debate to be reopened in Alberta but warned against any politician who would try and roll back the services available. The abortion issue has been raised in some quarters because of Calgary Midnapore MP Jason Kenney’s entry into provincial politics with his run for the leadership of the Progressive […]

Even in a noticeably pared down show, the Peking Acrobats retain their power to amaze. When they visited the Stampede back in 2014, their costumes were more colourful and their antics more theatrical. No pagoda of chairs or spinning plates this year from the 12-member troupe, but there are variations on the most famous antics. […]

The Tsuut’ina nation and Calgary’s southwest edge will be transformed by a massive developments plugged into the coming ring road, say its proponents. In unveiling on Monday the multi-billion dollar commercial, entertainment and business park plan to be built over the next 20 years, First Nation Chief Roy Whitney said three hubs will cement a […]

It looks like it’s going to be a soggy and grey Stampede this year, but that doesn’t mean you have to get wet. Even if you find yourself on the Stampede grounds during a downpour, there is still plenty you can do while staying dry. “We are an outdoor show so we’re really prepared for beautiful […]

There is a lot of history hidden inside a cowboy boot.  The original styles are said to have been available in just three sizes, small, medium and large, and had to be shrunk with water to fit. And what began as de rigueur wear for real working cowboys in the 1860s, the Western boot has endured, dancing in and out […]

A Calgary man is facing charges following a bank robbery at a TD Canada Trust bank on Sunday. According to police, a man walked into the bank in the 1200 block of Centre St. N.E. at 3:30 p.m., approached a teller with a robbery note and fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of money.  A […]

Calgary Stampede Roving Reporter Cayla Spiess visits the Treaty 7 Riders, who work with livestock through the Stampede.

Calgary Stampede Roving Reporter Cayla Spiess tries one of the new sweet treats on the midway: deep fried coffee.

Mayor Naheed Nenshi said Monday he will not prejudge a video that shows a man being hit by city police officers but expressed confidence in the Calgary Police Service. The video posted online Friday of the final seconds of an altercation shows a man being taken to the ground by police. It appears the man is trying […]

A new report is calling on Parks Canada to immediately stop development in Banff and Jasper national parks — including the Maligne Lake cabins, the expansion of the Lake Louise ski resort and a proposed bike trail that would join the two parks. The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society issued the report, Protecting Canada’s National Parks: A call […]

After placing in the finals at the Calgary Stampede’s World Stock Dog competitions, Michelle Bryan and her dog Meg suffered what could have been a life-changing tragedy. Just one month after last year’s competition, Meg, an eight-year-old border collie, was chasing a gopher when she fell into a badger hole and sustained a neck injury that paralyzed the […]

He’ll be rollin’ beside the river this fall. Rock legend John Fogerty will be returning to Calgary for an Oct. 21 Saddledome show where he’ll once again perform the many hits of his former band Creedence Clearwater Revival. Tickets for the show, part of his Rollin’ On the River Tour, are $20, $49.50 and $79.50 (plus service […]

A man was killed Sunday evening after being struck by a CTrain at a pedestrian crossing at Whitehorn station. The man in his 40s was hit by a southbound train and was declared dead at the scene by paramedics. Calgary police say they believe alcohol was a factor in the incident.  One passenger aboard the train […]

In the aftermath of the Earls debacle, Alberta ranchers at this year's Calgary Stampede say they are more aware than ever of the need to promote their industry and clear up the misconceptions of city slickers.

Not even a sharp decline in U.S. oil production can convince investors that crude prices are ready to rebound. Stubbornly high U.S. inventories and resurgent output from OPEC, Russia and Canada have prompted money managers to cut bets on rising prices to the lowest level in four months. West Texas Intermediate crude fell last week […]

For Ben, as for many non-Silicon-Valley types, living in that city has become prohibitively expensive.

The Calgary Stampede midway is a cornucopia of deep-fried goodness. From the batter-covered chocolate bars to myriad varieties of corn dog, the classics alone are enough to send the average eater into a solid food coma. But, this year, 34 new creations hit the midway, changing the game completely. Postmedia’s intrepid reporters Valerie Fortney and Emma […]

In Canada’s brave new world, maybe we’ll all have a government job. Perhaps that’s what this endless blather about diversifying our economy actually means — some of us will work for the city, some for Alberta heath care, others in education, a gaggle more for AUPE, a fair few on this or that provincial advisory […]

Energy export opportunities slipping away Re: “Northern Gateway pipeline vindicates how I voted,” Kent Hehr, Opinion, July 8.  It no longer matters what process the Conservatives used. Northern Gateway and other pipelines to tidewater are becoming irrelevant. While Canada dithers about the pipeline approval process and social license, our oil and gas markets are drying […]

Chad Harden was more concerned about the health of his friend than the time on the clock. The Mulhurst Bay chuckwagon driver came off the No. 2 barrel and grabbed the front end after Rick Fraser was ejected out of his wagon and onto the track in a scary mishap. “I saw that he was […]

Spruce Meadows’ summer series this year has been the first without founder Ron Southern and riding master Albert Kley, both of whom died earlier this year. “Having said that, (Mr. Southern) was very much part of it,” senior vice-president Ian Allison said. “You could really feel the standard of tradition and the protocols and all of […]

The provincial government will announce Monday it is revamping drilling incentive programs for the hard-hit oilpatch, as Alberta continues to overhaul its royalty system. The moves, part of the NDP’s review of oil and gas royalty rates that began last year, will see the province introduce two new programs to encourage exploration and investment, replacing initiatives […]

No scouting report. No problem. Roughstock cowboys always ask around for tips on taming their next opponent, but Dakota Buttar’s bullriding buddies didn’t know a lick about Preacher — his date for Day 3 at the Calgary Stampede. “Some guys like to know what a bull does every time, but sometimes it’s better if you don’t […]

Pam Scheer better clear another spot on the mantle. Because her saddle-bronc riding son, Cort, is bringing another keepsake back from the Calgary Stampede. “I don’t get a whole lot of my bronzes and trophies,” Scheer said. “Mom keeps all that stuff at home.” Mom must have quite a collection. “Yeah, she does alright, I […]

The greatest outdoor rodeo on Earth could use a little more Canadian content, according to an Alberta competitor. “The Stampede is significant, it’s wonderful, but it’s really becoming an American rodeo,” said Nancy Csabay, a barrel racer from near Taber who won the Canadian title in 2015 aboard Little Miss Wicked. “A few years ago when I was competing here, there […]