Cherie Copithorne-Barnes: Leading Through Legacy
December 1, 2025Cherie Copithorne-Barnes, First Vice-Chair of the Board at the Calgary Stampede, was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws (Hon. LLD) Degree by the University of Calgary in November 2025. We visited Cherie at CL Ranch to learn more about her life, her career in ranching, and the values that have guided her journey as an industry leader and First Vice-Chair of the Calgary Stampede.
Calgary Stampede Board Director Buddie Dixon Receives One of the Highest Honours in First Nations Culture
November 28, 2025During the Treaty 7 Community Futures conference on Nov. 20, Calgary Stampede Board Director Buddie Dixon received one of the highest honours in First Nations culture, the transfer of a Blackfoot headdress.
The World Meets in Calgary: Inside the BMO Centre’s Record-Breaking Year
October 17, 2025When the expanded BMO Centre opened in June 2024, it set a new standard for how Calgary gathers and welcomes the world. Nearly a year and a half later, the venue continues to attract major events and international attention.
The Athlete’s Choice: Stampede Bucking Stock Shine on the National Stage
October 17, 2025From the foothills of southern Alberta to the bright lights of Las Vegas, Calgary Stampede horses have earned a reputation as some of the most sought-after bucking stock in rodeo.
2025 Calgary Stampede Royalty - What it Takes to Become and Ambassador
September 18, 2025Have you ever wondered what it would be like to become a real-life Princess? Each year, a number of young women put their courage to the test by applying to become the next Calgary Stampede Princess and the next Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess.
What it Means to Be a Young Canadian: Lessons in Dance, Leadership and Kindness
September 18, 2025At just 17 years old, Calgary-born-and-raised Ashlynn Smith has already spent nearly half her life with the Young Canadians. Now a senior dancer, she is stepping into her final years with the company, reflecting on a journey that has been about much more than rehearsals and performances.
A Milestone in the Continued Rise of Women in Rodeo: Ladies Breakaway Roping to Debut at Stampede 2025
June 19, 2025For the first time in history, the Calgary Stampede Rodeo is debuting Ladies Breakaway Roping, presented by Imperial. This marks the first new rodeo event to be added in nearly 50 years, and only the second women’s event to join the Stampede Rodeo’s marquee lineup. It’s a thrilling, high-speed event where skill, timing and horsemanship collide, with winning times often clocking in under two seconds.
Where Stampede Memories Begin & Return: How the Stampede Celebrates Community Year-Round
June 19, 2025Powered by more than 3,000 volunteers across 35 committees, the Calgary Stampede brings Western hospitality and community spirit to life through impactful programs, including those led by the Promotion Committee and Downtown Attractions (DTA) Committee. From schoolyard pancake breakfasts to country music at senior care homes, these programs share the Stampede spirit with Calgarians of all ages, all year long.
Inside the Calgary Stampede Grandstand Show presented by Freedom Mobile: A Year and a Half of Magic in the Making
June 19, 2025Every summer, the Calgary Stampede Grandstand Show presented by Freedom Mobile is a one-of-a-kind celebration of talent and storytelling. But long before the lights go up and fireworks crackle, the work quietly begins behind the scenes.