Latest news with #GreatestOutdoorShowonEarth
Calgary Herald
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
Calgary Wild FC celebrate Stampede in style with much-needed win over Vancouver Rise FC
A gruelling 90-minute battle in the intense prairie heat won't keep the Calgary Wild FC from celebrating a much-needed 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Rise FC at the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth Saturday evening. Article content Alberta's first women's professional sports team will be two-stepping into the final weekend of the Calgary Stampede with their Wild Rose supporters, thanks to two first-half tallies at McMahon Stadium that ended a two-game slide in the Northern Super League. Article content Article content 'That was a massive three points for us. Ever since that first game against Vancouver we always felt like we could have come away from games with something,' said Wild FC head coach Lydia Bedford. 'That was no different when we got the draw against them six weeks ago, but it means more today because of the last run of games and what we've been managing as a group.' Article content Article content A banged-up bench reminiscent of the locker room of cowboys after a week of riding at the Stampede rodeo, the home squad put their western spirit on full display, digging deep to overcome a month of adversity ad finish on top of a 2-1 thriller in the Wild West match. Article content 'We got a few players back on the pitch with Ally (Green) and Jaclyn (Sawicki), Mijka (Rolfsema) played last week but out of position, so having her back defending, that confidence from the back line just fed through and gave our players the opportunity to do what they do best,' added Bedford. Article content Article content Arriving to the match in a new pair of cowboy boots, Serita Thurton saddled up for the new rodeo on the pitch and put a golden foot on the game ball 12 minutes into the good ole'-fashioned duel when she chipped a pass from Rolfsema over the head of Rise FC keeper Morgan McAslan and into the net. Article content 'What a relief that was. It means everything to me to get that goal. I've been waiting for it for a while so there is lots of excitement because it was such a big game for us,' said Thurton. 'We really needed that win, especially against Vancouver. To be able to contribute that way is amazing.' Article content Article content It was a long time coming for Thurton who has created endless chances in each of the first 10 matches. Article content 'The coaches and team have been so patient with me, but I had put a lot of pressure on myself to contribute,' added Thurton. 'I can kind of let it all go now getting that first goal.'
Calgary Herald
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Calgary Stampede, July 11: New Canadian citizens sworn in 60th anniversary of First Nations Princess
Article content Article content While the Calgary Stampede is not likely to lose its boastful moniker 'The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth,' organizers of the 10-day spectacle have been taking great effort in recent years to add to its branding to emphasize there is more than a rodeo happening at Stampede Park. Article content It is also being sold as 'The Greatest Music Festival in the West,' a testament to the eclectic music programming that takes over four venues on the Stampede grounds. Article content Article content Where else can you watch fireworks 10 days in a row? Calgary has the special privilege of a spectacular nighttime show starting at around 11 p.m. from July 4 to 13 while the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth takes over the city. Article content Article content Want to know where you can best see the fireworks? Here are the four best spots to take in the Stampede fireworks from around the city. Article content Stampede Park Article content While not free, this option gets you the best possible view. The fireworks shoot off right after the Grandstand show ends and you can get the best close-up view while on the Midway or right outside the rodeo grounds. Article content Scotsman's Hill Article content This spot has the best free vantage point. It is right across the river from the Stampede grounds in the community of Ramsey. Article content Scotsman's Hill a very popular spot for fireworks viewing so show up early to find a spot to park and sit. Getting dropped off by a generous family member or a ride-share or taxi is a great option. Article content A little farther north from Scotsman's Hill is Tom Campbell's Hill Natural Park. Near the Calgary Zoo, this spot still is close enough to give a great view of the fireworks. Article content There is a parking lot on the north side of the park and is an 11-minute walk from the Calgary Zoo CTrain parking lot.
Calgary Herald
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
Calgary Stampede, July 10: Crowded concert raises safety questions Unexpected finds at BMO Centre Market
Article content Article content Chuckwagon historian and commentator Billy Melville said although the sport has been around for more than a century, the objective has always remained the same. Article content 'Even though it's gone through a number of changes, there are three underlying principles that have guided the chuckwagon races since Day 1,' said Melville, who loves talking about the sport his grandfather, Orville Strandquist, excelled in at as both a driver and an outrider for seven decades up until the 1990s. Article content 'A chuckwagon race does three things. Number one is that it tests the skill of the driver; number two is that it tests the skill of the outriders; and number three, it demonstrates the speed of the team. It's really no more complicated than that.' Article content Article content Article content While the Calgary Stampede is not likely to lose its boastful moniker 'The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth,' organizers of the 10-day spectacle have been taking great effort in recent years to add to its branding to emphasize there is more than a rodeo happening at Stampede Park. Article content It is also being sold as 'The Greatest Music Festival in the West,' a testament to the eclectic music programming that takes over four venues on the Stampede grounds. Article content Article content Where else can you watch fireworks 10 days in a row? Calgary has the special privilege of a spectacular nighttime show starting at around 11 p.m. from July 4 to 13 while the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth takes over the city. Article content Article content Want to know where you can best see the fireworks? Here are the four best spots to take in the Stampede fireworks from around the city. Article content Stampede Park Article content While not free, this option gets you the best possible view. The fireworks shoot off right after the Grandstand show ends and you can get the best close-up view while on the Midway or right outside the rodeo grounds. Article content Scotsman's Hill Article content This spot has the best free vantage point. It is right across the river from the Stampede grounds in the community of Ramsey. Article content Scotsman's Hill a very popular spot for fireworks viewing so show up early to find a spot to park and sit. Getting dropped off by a generous family member or a ride-share or taxi is a great option. Article content A little farther north from Scotsman's Hill is Tom Campbell's Hill Natural Park. Near the Calgary Zoo, this spot still is close enough to give a great view of the fireworks. Article content There is a parking lot on the north side of the park and is an 11-minute walk from the Calgary Zoo CTrain parking lot. Article content Max Bell Centre
Calgary Herald
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Calgary Stampede, July 9: Stampede-goers beat the heat Hundreds expected for weekend powwow
Article content 'Even though it's gone through a number of changes, there are three underlying principles that have guided the chuckwagon races since Day 1,' said Melville, who loves talking about the sport his grandfather, Orville Strandquist, excelled in at as both a driver and an outrider for seven decades up until the 1990s. Article content 'A chuckwagon race does three things. Number one is that it tests the skill of the driver; number two is that it tests the skill of the outriders; and number three, it demonstrates the speed of the team. It's really no more complicated than that.' Article content Article content While the Calgary Stampede is not likely to lose its boastful moniker 'The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth,' organizers of the 10-day spectacle have been taking great effort in recent years to add to its branding to emphasize there is more than a rodeo happening at Stampede Park. Article content Article content It is also being sold as 'The Greatest Music Festival in the West,' a testament to the eclectic music programming that takes over four venues on the Stampede grounds. Article content Where else can you watch fireworks 10 days in a row? Calgary has the special privilege of a spectacular nighttime show starting at around 11 p.m. from July 4 to 13 while the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth takes over the city. Article content Want to know where you can best see the fireworks? Here are the four best spots to take in the Stampede fireworks from around the city. Article content Stampede Park Article content While not free, this option gets you the best possible view. The fireworks shoot off right after the Grandstand show ends and you can get the best close-up view while on the Midway or right outside the rodeo grounds. Article content Article content Scotsman's Hill Article content This spot has the best free vantage point. It is right across the river from the Stampede grounds in the community of Ramsey. Article content Scotsman's Hill a very popular spot for fireworks viewing so show up early to find a spot to park and sit. Getting dropped off by a generous family member or a ride-share or taxi is a great option. Article content A little farther north from Scotsman's Hill is Tom Campbell's Hill Natural Park. Near the Calgary Zoo, this spot still is close enough to give a great view of the fireworks. Article content There is a parking lot on the north side of the park and is an 11-minute walk from the Calgary Zoo CTrain parking lot.
Global News
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Global News
‘It's been pretty miserable': New Cowboys location prompts resident complaints
It's 10 days of food, rides, rodeo and music, but for some Calgarians, the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth is just 10 sleepless nights. Robert Scobel and his girlfriend live on the other side of downtown from Stampede Park, in the west end. They say it's traditionally been a quiet community with families and retirees, but this year they've got a new, partying neighbour. 'It's been pretty miserable; it's been like someone has just driven up with a really loud stereo system in their car, you know, with the windows rattling, except they don't leave,' says Scobel. 'It's been constant, pretty much every night.' This is the first year Cowboys Music Festival is operating in its new location at Cowboys Park, formally Shaw Millennium Park. While some fans say it's bigger and better than ever, drawing acts they've been waiting to see, those who live across the street aren't happy with the move. Story continues below advertisement 'I haven't been able to sleep. The noise generally doesn't quiet until at least 1:30 at night, sometimes much later than that,' says Scobel. 'And then there's noise not necessarily associated with the concertl; sometimes people continue the party out in the street.' The City of Calgary announced the 10-year partnership with Cowboys last July with public engagement opportunities in April of this year, but Scobel says, as a resident, his concerns have been ignored. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'I reached out to the city when this was announced, and I never heard anything back. I'm trying to file noise complaints, and my neighbours are as well, to let the city know that this is being disruptive to a lot of people's lives.' Ward 7 Coun. Terry Wong says his office has only received 11 emails about the tent, adding roughly half have been about the noise, while the rest are about crowd control. Residents contacting him live in West Downtown and as far away as West Hillhurst on the other side of the river. 'I'm surprised we haven't gotten more but I think people are accepting it,' says Wong. 'We need to appreciate this is Stampede time, this is an event time, not to say everyone enjoys it but it's something that puts on a great show for the world.' Story continues below advertisement Cowboys Music Festival has received a noise bylaw exemption for Stampede. The tent can play music at 85db until 1:30 a.m., at which point it must be turned down to 60db and shut off at 2 a.m. Wong acknowledges the sound travels and can permeate up into apartment buildings, but hopes residents in the area will understand it is for a finite amount of time. 'If you go inside, guaranteed you're going to sit in 90 to 100db, but when you stand outside the sound levels are at 82db and the further away you go it drops down.' But Scobel and his girlfriend are worried it won't just be for 10 days in July. With the sponsorship agreement set for the next decade, billing the park as a festival and event space that could host up to 100,000 people annually, the couple is worried their quiet corner of downtown is going to get a lot louder. '(If it's 10 years) we look at leaving,' says Scobel. 'This is extremely disruptive to the neighbourhood… we're really worried it's actually going to get worse instead of better going forward.'
