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Global News
08-07-2025
- Climate
- Global News
Stampede-goers prepare for hot day on the grounds
Day 5 of the 2025 Calgary Stampede is set to be a hot one, as Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting a high of 31 C under a sunny sky. And with temperatures expected to soar, Stampede-goers are being reminded to plan accordingly. 'Every single year we have a few of these days and we love it,' says Naomi Nania, a public education officer with Alberta EMS. 'We just want to make sure everyone's taking care of themselves and enjoying the grounds.' Nania says heat-related illnesses, like heat exhaustion or heat stroke, can happen within hours of being outside, so it's important to stay hydrated and prepare for the hot weather. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'Making sure you're dressed appropriately for the weather, so wearing a wide-brimmed hat, clothes that cover your body as much as possible, and making sure you are taking some time inside,' Nania advises. 'There's lots of opportunities at the grounds to go inside and get away from the sun.' Story continues below advertisement Nania says hydration is the most important factor in preventing heat-related illnesses, with an emphasis on drinking water and other clear fluids. Alcoholic drinks and coffee can dehydrate a person, so Nania says it's important to keep that in mind when you're heading out to enjoy the Stampede. Heat exhaustion happens when the body is trying to cool itself down, and symptoms include sweating, feeling light-headed or nauseated, and having a rapid pulse. Heat stroke occurs when the body can no longer regulate temperature and is unable to cool down, and is a medical emergency. Symptoms include dizziness, confusion, rapid pulse, nausea and possible loss of consciousness, and medical attention should be sought immediately. 'We want to make sure we prevent heat exhaustion and make sure it doesn't lead to heat stroke,' Nania says. 'People with medical conditions, as well as children, might be affected more.'
Hamilton Spectator
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
‘What are you doing here?': Carney makes first Stampede visit as prime minister
CALGARY - Canada's new prime minister, best known as a buttoned-down banker, donned a cowboy hat and toured the stables Friday evening at the Calgary Stampede. Over an hour-long tour winding through the rodeo grounds, Mark Carney crawled into a tank, snacked at food stations and posed for dozens of selfies, marking his first visit to the Stampede as prime minister. 'We gotta see some chuckwagons, huh,' Carney said as he strolled down the Midway with an entourage of security and cameras, sampling mini doughnuts and pretzels as he made his way to the grandstand stadium for the chuckwagon races. The Stampede visit is a long-running tradition for sitting prime ministers no matter their political stripe. But it's not guaranteed: former prime minister Justin Trudeau didn't appear at last summer's rodeo, coming as his party struggled in the polls. One year later, the Liberals' political fortunes have flipped, with Carney leading the party to a minority government in the recent federal election. The party has two Albertans sitting in the House of Commons despite predictions the party could nab more seats in the true-blue provinces. Wearing dark-blue jeans, a navy sport coat and cream-coloured cowboy hat, Carney was met with a warm reception on the grounds, shaking hands with surprised Stampede-goers and taking photos with employees behind food stands. He did not wear cowboy boots or a belt buckle, instead wearing brown sneakers and a thin belt. 'What are you doing here?' Carney jokingly said to a group of women on the Midway. 'What are you doing here?' one of them yelled back. Later, as he walked on the stage before the chuckwagon races at GMC Stadium, Carney was met with a mix of boos and applause from the crowd of approximately 17,000 people. 'They're saying woo. I heard woo,' the announcer said. Carney is scheduled to attend a pancake breakfast on Saturday morning and is hosting a party fundraiser in Calgary later in the day. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 4, 2025. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Winnipeg Free Press
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
‘What are you doing here?': Carney makes first Stampede visit as prime minister
CALGARY – Canada's new prime minister, best known as a buttoned-down banker, donned a cowboy hat and toured the stables Friday evening at the Calgary Stampede. Over an hour-long tour winding through the rodeo grounds, Mark Carney crawled into a tank, snacked at food stations and posed for dozens of selfies, marking his first visit to the Stampede as prime minister. 'We gotta see some chuckwagons, huh,' Carney said as he strolled down the Midway with an entourage of security and cameras, sampling mini doughnuts and pretzels as he made his way to the grandstand stadium for the chuckwagon races. The Stampede visit is a long-running tradition for sitting prime ministers no matter their political stripe. But it's not guaranteed: former prime minister Justin Trudeau didn't appear at last summer's rodeo, coming as his party struggled in the polls. One year later, the Liberals' political fortunes have flipped, with Carney leading the party to a minority government in the recent federal election. The party has two Albertans sitting in the House of Commons despite predictions the party could nab more seats in the true-blue provinces. Wearing dark-blue jeans, a navy sport coat and cream-coloured cowboy hat, Carney was met with a warm reception on the grounds, shaking hands with surprised Stampede-goers and taking photos with employees behind food stands. He did not wear cowboy boots or a belt buckle, instead wearing brown sneakers and a thin belt. 'What are you doing here?' Carney jokingly said to a group of women on the Midway. 'What are you doing here?' one of them yelled back. Later, as he walked on the stage before the chuckwagon races at GMC Stadium, Carney was met with a mix of boos and applause from the crowd of approximately 17,000 people. 'They're saying woo. I heard woo,' the announcer said. Carney is scheduled to attend a pancake breakfast on Saturday morning and is hosting a party fundraiser in Calgary later in the day. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 4, 2025.
Calgary Herald
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Calgary Stampede, July 3: Sneak-a-Peek Shania Twain's career reinvention
Slip on your boots and dust off your cowboy hats: The gates to the Calgary Stampede will open today for those who just can't wait. Article content Sneak-a-Peek officially begins at 5 p.m. — and for the most eager of Stampede-goers, early access begins at 3 p.m. with a limited experience at a discounted price. Article content Article content Visitors with early-access tickets can get the full Stampede experience once the full show gets underway, according to the Calgary Stampede. Article content Article content The pride of Grande Prairie, Tenille Townes has been a going concern since moving to Nashville 12 years ago, where she played sets at the iconic Bluebird Cafe and began participating in writing sessions with Music City songsmiths. She was only 17 when she received her first Canadian Country Music Award for Female Arts of the Year and has been accumulating awards, nominations and acclaim ever since. Her most recent single is Backfire, the catchy mid-tempo duet with fellow Canuck Nate Haller. Article content Article content What to see: Devin Cuddy at the Ironwood Stage and Grill. Article content The Ironwood doesn't need to alter its programming all that much during the Calgary Stampede since it's already a hotspot for roots music. But if your tastes lay a little more left-of-the-dial when it comes to country music, second-generation singer-songwriter Devin Cuddy is a safe bet. The son of Blue Rodeo co-leader Jim Cuddy, Devin has inherited his dad's expressive vocals and songwriting chops and adds his own dash of soul and R&B to the proceedings. Article content
