Tag: Animals

Study Reveals Alarming Effects of Climate Change on Bumblebees

More than 100 years of data show bumblebees are losing vital habitat south, but also not expanding north By Drew Scherban Researchers from the University of Calgary and University of Ottawa have found that climate change is having a significant impact on bumblebee species in North America and Europe. This astonishing find about the habitat range…

July 17, 2015
Gale Takes Lord Sterling Cup in Miniature Horse Show

Calgary – Since 1992, the culminating event in the Canadian National Miniature Horse Show at the Calgary Stampede has been the competition for the Lord Sterling Cup. After this year, of the 24 winner’s plaques on the handsome silver trophy, 16 will have the name of the Circle J Ranch engraved on them. Last…

July 15, 2015
3D-Printed Feet Allow Foghorn the Rooster to Walk Again

Researchers in veterinary medicine and biomedical engineering create prosthetic feet for frostbitten rooster By Collene Ferguson Thanks to the collaborative efforts of some creative minds at the University of Calgary, Foghorn the rooster is strutting his stuff again. Earlier this year, the plucky rooster was removed from a city property by Calgary Animal and Bylaw Services.…

July 15, 2015
Experience Alberta Agriculture During Open Farm Days

Albertans looking for a unique tourism experience will have the opportunity to visit farms and ranches during Alberta Open Farms Days, August 22 and 23. Open Farm Days is a collaborative, open house event that spans the province and encourages Albertans to taste local foods direct from the producer and participate in a wide…

July 14, 2015
Successful Emergency Adoption Event

By Calgary Humane Calgary, AB — Calgary Humane Society offers its sincerest thank-you to Calgarians for a successful emergency adoption event last week. From July 8 – 12, 125 cats, two degus, 20 dogs, two hamsters, one mouse, 19 rabbits, 12 birds, two snakes and one tortoise, a total of 179 animals (202 animals for…

July 13, 2015
Schaal Wins Calgary Stampede Working Cow Horse Open

Calgary – Usually Calgary veterinarian Suzon Schaal rides in the Non-Pro Bridle class of the Stampede’s Working Cow Horse Classic. She rides pretty well, too. Schaal and her 12-year old mare, Genuine Brown Girl, have a fistful of Stampede Grand Champion’s buckles to their credit. This year, Schaal wanted to try another horse in the…

July 13, 2015
Alberta Riders Score Big Victory In Penning 10 Class

10 CLASS TEAM PENNING RESULTS Champion Team: Kyle Dingreville, Millarville, Alberta Shane Hamilton,Okotoks, Alberta Alex Hansen, Chestermere, Alberta Reserve Champions: Will Hanson, Carstairs, Alberta Beau Riedel, Didsbury, Alberta Bev Mailer, Leslieville, Alberta Calgary – Sometimes it seems that Team Cattle Penning at the Calgary Stampede is all about chemistry. There’s chemistry in the special rapport…

July 13, 2015
Calgary Stampede Champions 2015

Attendance numbers for July 12, 2015: Stampede attendance, July 12, 2015 106,803 Cumulative attendance for 2015 1,168,509 Same day attendance in 2014 125,262 Cumulative attendance for 2014 1,263,428 Overall decrease 94,919 Same day 5 year average: 115,638 President and Chairman of the Board, Bill Gray and CEO, Warren Connell share some of the highlights…

July 13, 2015
The Equine Chronicle: Champion Roper, Tuf Cooper, Disqualified From Calgary Stampede Due to “Mistreatment of Livestock” During Competition

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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
Equine Infectious Anemia Warning: 7 Cases Reported in Pincher Creek

Shared by Alberta Veterinary Medical Association The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has reported seven newly confirmed cases of Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) in the municipal district of Pincher Creek. These incidences bring the total number of EIA cases in Alberta to ten for 2015. EIA is considered a sporadic disease in Canadian horses,…

July 8, 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
Unlawful Stocking of Prohibited Species Leads to Pond Closure

The closure is necessary to contain a problematic aquatic invasive species introduced to a man-made pond near Fort McMurray. The Texaco East pond is now closed to all fishing. This closure, in accordance with Alberta Fisheries Regulations, is in effect while Alberta Environment and Parks staff verify the presence of bullhead catfish believed to have…

June 30, 2015
Highway 21 Feeders Ltd. Announced as Canadian Angus Association Western Feedlot of the Year

ROCKY VIEW COUNTY, AB – The Canadian Angus Association is pleased to honour Highway 21 Feeders Ltd. with the Western Feedlot of the Year Award. This award was presented on June 5 during Cattleman’s Connection Day at the Canadian Angus National Convention. The presentation was made to Scott Brady, the Cow/Calf Manager at Highway…

June 30, 2015