Daily News Briefing - Saturday July 9th 2016
Daily interview opportunity
Today’s subject matter expert is Michelle Bryan a competitor in the Stock Dog Competition. After making the finals in 2015, Bryan’s dog Meg was paralyzed when she stepped into a badger hole at home. After extensive rehabilitation, Meg is ready to compete in this year’s competition. Bryan and her dog Meg will be available at 10:30 a.m. at the Agrium Western Event Centre’s Sheep Zone to share their story prior to this evening’s competition.
What’s happening today
Coca-Cola Stage performer: Coleman Hell (9 p.m.)
Nashville North performer: Wes Mack (10 p.m.)
World Stock Dog Championship (Trials) 5pm – 9pm – Agrium Western Event Centre arena
North American Sheep Shearing Challenge Finals 2:30 – Agrium Western Event Centre
Today’s story ideas
- How to get the best value for your buck at Stampede
- Four sets of brothers, four father son pairs and four Sutherlands – all part of the 36 GMC Rangeland Derby drivers.
Recap of Friday, July 8
Attendance Results:
Stampede attendance for Friday, July 8, 2016: 90,887
Cumulative attendance for 2016: 124,986
Same day attendance 2015: 84,159
Overall cumulative attendance increase of: 11,978
Rodeo, Chuckwagon and Agriculture Competition Results:
Rodeo:
Utah cowboys and Calgary Stampede horses dominate rodeo action on day one. Read the story here
Full rodeo results here.
Chuckwagon Racing:
Vern Nolin races to day money win on day one of the GMC Rangeland Derby. Full Results: here
Agriculture Competitions:
Grand Prairie duo teams up with Calgarian for 14 Class Team Penning Win, plus 7 Class results. To read the full story click here.
Other Results
Best BBQ on the Midway: Boss Hogs BBQ for their BBQ Pork Ribs
Contacts
Jennifer Booth Manager, Public Relations |
Office: 403.261.0327 Cell: 403.463.6834 jbooth@calgarystampede.com |
Kristina Barnes Manager, Western events & agriculture communications |
Office: 403.261.0382 Cell: 403.585.4706 kbarnes@calgarystampede.com |
Neil Hilts Media relations coordinator |
Office: 403.261.0242 Cell: 403.512.7034 nhilts@calgarystampede.com |
Daniel Kennedy Media Relations coordinator (accreditation) |
Office: 403.261.9315 Cell: 902.483.5306 dkennedy@calgarystampede.com |