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- Calgary Herald
Calgary Stampede, July 8: Shania Twain leaves lasting impression Showriders celebrating 40-year anniversary
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Onward Stampede continued Monday, as the rodeo and chuckwagon races proceeded while visitors continued to enjoy the grounds.
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Monday, meanwhile, brought 98,655 through the gates, with a total attendance of 619,689 so far this year.
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The Calgary Stampede Showriders are celebrating their 40th anniversary with a jam-packed schedule throughout the 10 days, and we also took a look back at the impact Shania Twain had on this year's Stampede.
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This old-school New York hip-hop act has been performing for nearly 40 years, which safely makes the artists both pioneers and mentors. The band has powered through legal hurdles and the tragic 2023 death of co-founder David Jolicouer (Truogoy the Dove) and continue to perform as a duo. Most recently, they were cast as animated superheroes in a new video for their 2004 hit Rock Co. Kane Flow.
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This Toronto-based R&B singer reached new heights with her 2024 sophomore record Cyan Blue, her debut on a major label that the Guardian suggests found her showing more confidence mixing R&B with jazz influences in its 'one to watch' column. It was also nominated for a Grammy this year.
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Tuesday, July 8
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Coventry Hills Centre, 130 Country Village Rd. N.E.: 9 to 11 a.m.
Market Mall, 3625 Shaganappi Trail N.W.: 9 to 11 a.m.
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Wednesday, July 9
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Thursday, July 10
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