You might have caught sight of Carney on the Stampede grounds Friday evening...
Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Calgary for Stampede.
On the grounds Friday evening, Carney sampled fudge, spoke with vendors and visited the barns.
He also met with members of the RCMP and Canadian military.
The prime minister was also scheduled to meet with Mayor Jyoti Gondek later on Friday night.
He will be at a Stampede breakfast on Saturday morning and an event hosted by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in the afternoon.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Calgary for Stampede.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Calgary for Stampede.
Politicians are always happy to visit Calgary during the Stampede to meet people and raise their profile.
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre will be in town on Saturday.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is expected to drop in next week.
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