Category: Events

Minister David Eggen sends best wishes to Alberta’s 2015 Pan American athletes

Culture and Tourism Minister David Eggen issued the following statement: “I am very pleased to send my congratulations and best wishes to all of the athletes from Alberta who are representing Canada at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto. “Since 1955, Canada has participated in the Pan Am Games, and today more than 70…

July 10, 2015
High River’s Randy Niemans Wins Vintage Tractor Pull at Calgary Stampede

CALGARY STAMPEDE VINTAGE TRACTOR PULL – presented by Cervus Equipment Featherweight – Ed Penner; Rosemary, Alberta; 1950 Cockshutt 30 Class One – Ross Ellingson; Acme, Alberta; 1954 Allis-Chalmers WD 45 Class Two – Allen Hazenberg; Carbon, Alberta; 1959 Oliver 88 Class Three – Ken Wood; Barrhead, Alberta; 1953 IHC Farmall Super M Class Four – Jeremy Moore; Red…

July 10, 2015
Edmonton Welcomes Strongest Fields In History Of TrackTown Classic!

This weekend, July 11th and 12th, Edmontonians are encouraged to witness the extraordinary at University of Alberta’s Foote Field. TrackTown Classic, a world class Track & Field meet, will feature the strongest lineup of athletes in the history of the event. Every record established over the past four years could be broken as TrackTown…

July 10, 2015
RCMP Siksika First Nation – Aboriginal Career Presentation

We’re Hiring – Join the RCMP! Aboriginal Career Presentation (Siksika First Nation, Alberta – July 8, 2015) – Learn how you can put ordinary behind you at a special recruiting presentation for Aboriginal people interested in a career like no other. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) offers an exceptional career, letting you make…

July 10, 2015
Calgary Humane Society Over Capacity

Calgary, AB — Calgary Humane Society is holding an emergency adoption event July 8 – 12, 2015. Tough economic times and a mass seizure involving close to 20 rabbits on Monday, has put the Calgary Humane Society over capacity and we are appealing to the public for help. Since June 1st, 2015, we have…

July 9, 2015
Fridays @ the Legislature Highlights Alberta Talent

What is better than a summer concert? How about five free concerts that showcase some of Alberta’s best musical talent over your lunch break? Fridays @ the Legislature is an outdoor concert series featuring live performances by Alberta-based musicians set against the stunning backdrop of the Alberta Legislature Building. Now in its second year, the…

July 8, 2015
26th Annual Between Friends Charity Golf Classic

Calgary, AB – On Monday, July 13, 2015 golfers and special guests will take to the course at Pinebrook Golf & Country Club for the annual Between Friends Charity Golf Classic. This event welcomes players of all levels to an enjoyable day of golf and fundraising for Between Friends, a unique non-profit that offers…

July 7, 2015
Get out in the Community and Support Rowan House this Summer

Upcoming Events Rowan House is very busy during the summer months, taking our information booth to as many community events as possible. Little New York Daze goes July 17th-19th in Longview with lots of family fun to be had. Rowan House will have a booth set up at the market on the Saturday and we…

July 7, 2015
Rowan House: Birdies for Kids, Presented by AltaLink

Rowan House Emergency Shelter is thrilled to announce we have been selected as a participating charity in the Shaw Charity Classic’s newest opportunity – Birdies for Kids – and we need your help! We will receive 100% of every donation collected on our behalf and have the potential to receive up to 50% in…

July 4, 2015
See you at Premier Notley’s Stampede pancake breakfast

Premier Rachel Notley and your MLAs will be flipping pancakes, scrambling eggs and serving sausages at the annual Premier’s Stampede Breakfast on Monday, July 6. This family event runs from 7-9 a.m. in the west gardens of McDougall Centre, 455 – 6 Street SW, Calgary. The formal program starts at 8 a.m. Come and enjoy…

July 4, 2015
RCMP to Stand Sentry at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Ottawa – Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) members dressed in Red Serge are standing sentry at Canada’s National War Memorial July 5 to mark the anniversary of the date Sergeant Arthur Richardson, a member of the North-West Mounted Police, earned the Victoria Cross for his bravery during the South African War while serving with Lord…

July 4, 2015
Southern Alberta Lions Clubs Donate Over $19,000 to Sheldon Kennedy Centre

Just over $19,000 was recently donated to the Sheldon Kennedy Child Advocacy Centre by Southern Alberta Lions Clubs. The Centre deals with children, youths and adults who have been victims of sexual assault. It is a basic one-stop shopping approach. Instead of first going to see the police, then driving across town to see the…

July 3, 2015
Quarter Horsing Around at Horse Haven

by Jocelyn Phu, Community Engagement Advisor The Calgary Stampede is proud to once again partner with the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA)! The AQHA has impacted the lives of horsemen and women around the world–ensuring the unique qualities of this breed does not parish. The AQHA strives to provide beneficial services to both their members and their…

July 1, 2015
Introducing the brand new Blacksmith Showcase and Classic at the Calgary Stampede

by Madeline Babinec, communications advisor Guests at this year’s Stampede can take part in Blacksmith events all 10 days with the new Blacksmith Showcase and Classic. Here’s a premiere of what’s in store for you when you visit the blacksmith programs. During the three-day Blacksmith Classic competition and daily demonstrations at the Blacksmith Showcase, the blacksmiths…

July 1, 2015
Alberta Burger Fest 2015

Congratulations to Roy’s Place Claresholm – Voted number 1 in Southern Alberta Region of Burger Fest. Roy’s Place Restaurant sold an astonishing 843 burgers and has donated $2,675 to the Claresholm & District Health Foundation. Wow!! The Ukrainian Burger was a hit. Restaurants from all over Alberta participated, in May of this year, including…

July 1, 2015