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Stampede Success Amid Challenges | Calgary News
The Calgary Stampede crushed it again—1.4 million guests, third-highest attendance ever, with 90% raving about the experience. Global leaders, A$AP Rocky, and Alanis Morissette lit up the stages, while 3,000 volunteers and hundreds of staff powered the event. But not all was smooth: a horse suffered serious injuries in the chuck wagon races, and crowds still packed the gates—especially on free days. Next year’s plans include demolishing the Saddledome and building smarter spaces to ease congestion, all while keeping the Stampede’s massive economic impact alive in Alberta. Listen in…
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