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CTV News
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
From pancakes to pakoras: Stampede breakfast goes international in Forest Lawn
Pancakes are notorious fixture at Stampede breakfasts in Calgary, but an annual event in Forest Lawn flips the menu to celebrate the neighborhood's diverse community. The 25th Best of the East Stampede Breakfast took place at Unity Park (3111 17 Ave. S.E.) on Thursday. Hosted in part by the International Avenue Merchants, the event steps outside the traditional Stampede breakfast to offer dishes from a multitude of cultures. 'We're not just pancakes; we're kind of everything else,' said Alison Karim-McSwiney, executive director of the International Avenue BRZ. 'Because we're a little village, we wanted people to experience what makes it unique, so we had to put our own spin on it – and of course had to have food, so that's how it all came about.' The diverse breakfast offerings include East Indian from Brar, Mexican from Taco Libre, Filipino food from Pacific Hut and Ethiopian from TG Juice. 'People get to know more about our Indian culture because these are Indian sweets and Indian food, so they'll get to see how it tastes,' said Gurwinder Kaur with Brar. 'People from different religions get to learn about other cultures and their food, so I think it's a really good idea.' Warn 10 Coun. Andre Chabot, who grew up in Forest Lawn, was in attendance and even helped lead the crowd in a cheer of 'yahoo.' 'I think it's important to highlight the diversity our city, and the value each community brings, each ethnicity and different types of food and activities they offer, and I think it's a great showcase of that,' he said. Calgary Police Service officers were also on hand to help serve up food. 'For the community that was served, to be able to see them on a good day and share in a celebration like this…. and an event that brings everyone together,' said Sgt. Kevin Collier. 'I really like it every year, and with the police helping, I really like that,' said Hong Phan who travelled from the northwest community of Scenic Acres. 'Excellent. Very different from the other places – and I'm here with my friends, and really happy today.' The event also includes local businesses, exhibits, music and performances from a number of different cultures. 'It's delightful, just delightful,' said Cindy Wilbur, who came to the event for the first time. 'We do have many, many cultures and backgrounds representing different cultures and countries, and I think that should be showcased.' 'It's just such a great environment and I love all the different cultural things going on this year,' said Sarah Goddard, who returned for the second time this year with her two children. 'I didn't know there was so much music and dancing going on, so that was just an extra bonus – and the food is delicious,' The event attracts 4,000 to 5,000 people every year, and despite a little wind and rain, it still drew a lineup around the block on Thursday. A lot of people from all over the globe live in Forest Lawn, and along this strip of road,' said Cam Motta, who lives three blocks away. 'It's pretty great,' said Christian Clarke attending the breakfast for the first time with his young daughter. 'It brings everyone together in the community.'
Global News
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Global News
Politicians make the rounds on Stampede circuit ahead of Calgary's next election
Politicians from varying stripes and levels of government have descended upon Calgary to flip flapjacks and get crucial face time with voters. Premier Danielle Smith was joined by Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe on Monday for the Premier's Stampede Breakfast, an annual tradition on the Monday of the 10-day event. All donning aprons, Moe handled syrup duty while Smith and Ford flipped pancakes for the hundreds in attendance. 'I'm not a professional pancake maker,' Ford joked while manning the grill. Stampede-goers and politicos packed the grounds at McDougall Centre in downtown Calgary for the event, but not all were there for the free pancakes. 'Actually, it's to talk to Danielle and other government officials,' attendee Fred Rice told Global News. Story continues below advertisement It's a rare opportunity that comes once a year during the Calgary Stampede, according to experts, for those seeking one-on-one time with elected officials. 'It's an opportunity to engage and have face time with voters in a relaxed, comfortable environment,' said Duane Bratt, a political scientist at Mount-Royal University. 'That's why it's not just politicians from Calgary, or even politicians from Alberta but politicians from across the country.' Federal political leaders also made the trip for this year's so-called Stampede circuit, with Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre hosting an event over the weekend ahead of an Aug. 18 byelection in Battle River-Crowfoot, where he is running after losing his Ottawa-area seat in the spring federal election. 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 Prime Minister Mark Carney was also making the rounds at various events, meetings, as well as a fundraiser on Saturday night. 'For a few days of the year, Calgary becomes the epicentre of politics for all of Canada,' said Gary Mar, a former Alberta cabinet minister and current president and CEO of the Canada West Foundation. According to Bratt, this year's Stampede circuit feels bigger than years past due to numerous national issues, including a trade war with the United States, but also an upcoming municipal election in the fall. Candidates running to be mayor have been going from event to event since last week. Story continues below advertisement 'The (conversations) seem to be more about vision, about your plan, your platform,' said Ward 1 councillor and Communities First mayoral candidate Sonya Sharp. 'Those are great conversations to start having and we're about 100 days from the election.' Former Ward 6 councillor and 2021 mayoral candidate Jeff Davison told Global News he had upwards of 13 events on Monday. 'It's being on a listening tour, hearing what Calgarians have to say,' Davison said. 'They care about community safety, they care about affordability, they care about infrastructure, and that's overwhelmingly what we're hearing.' For Jeromy Farkas, former Ward 11 councillor and 2021 mayoral candidate, the Calgary Stampede marks the kickoff of the municipal election campaign. 'It's election season, you have a lot of politicians out making stump speeches and glad-handing,' Farkas said. 'But at the heart of it is community.' The Calgary Party, one of three political parties in the municipal race, is looking to take advantage by the increase in crowds for the Stampede. The party has temporarily put up more than 6,000 signs on light posts and in public parks and boulevards across the city in an effort to raise awareness about mayoral candidate Brian Thiessen. 'Ninety per cent of people have formed their opinion about some of my opponents, but for me, I'm new,' Thiessen said. 'I want to introduce myself to them so the signs are about them seeing us and the in-person meetings are a chance for me to tell them about what we're about.' Story continues below advertisement Calgary mayor Jyoti Gondek sported a hoarse voice after a lengthy string of events and pancake breakfasts, but said she's hearing a lot of civic pride during this year's Stampede. 'When I talk to Calgarians, they're so proud to put on community events, they're so proud to be volunteering and they're proud of their city, as am I,' she told reporters. Calgarians head to the polls on Oct. 20.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Premiers Danielle Smith and Doug Ford to sign agreements in Calgary
CALGARY — The premiers of Alberta and Ontario are set to meet in Calgary today to sign two memorandums of understanding. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's office says she and Ontario Premier Doug Ford will sign agreements on energy priorities, trade and interprovincial co-operation. The pair were together at a roundtable in Calgary on Sunday, with Ford tweeting that they discussed how to build new pipelines, as well as rail lines to export Canadian critical minerals and energy. Smith also bumped into Prime Minister Mark Carney at the Calgary Stampede on Saturday. When she told Carney about the agreements she and Ford would be signing, she said it would be "so great if we didn't have net-zero (carbon) rules." Ford signed a memorandum in May with Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew to boost the movement of goods and labour between the two provinces. "The best way to protect Canadian workers from tariffs and economic uncertainty is to build the infrastructure that will get our resources to new markets," Ford said Sunday in a post on social media, along with photos from his roundtable with Smith. Smith was also at the Premier's Stampede Breakfast early Monday, and Ford joined her to flip some pancakes. About 25 people opposed to Alberta lifting its moratorium on new coal mining projects on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains stood outside the event banging drums. The rush to break down internal barriers to trade comes in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff war with Canada. One study estimates existing internal trade hurdles cost the economy some $200 billion a year. Throughout the spring federal election campaign, Carney repeatedly vowed to "eliminate" interprovincial trade barriers and create "free trade by Canada Day." In recent months, Smith has called for Carney to abolish several federal policies and programs, including a proposed greenhouse gas emissions cap, net-zero electricity grid regulations and the West Coast tanker ban. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 7, 2025. The Canadian Press
National Observer
07-07-2025
- Business
- National Observer
Danielle Smith and Doug Ford will sign agreements in Calgary today
The premiers of Alberta and Ontario will meet in Calgary today to sign two new memorandums of understanding. Danielle Smith 's office says she and Doug Ford will sign agreements on energy priorities, trade and interprovincial co-operation. The pair were together at a roundtable in Calgary on Sunday, with Ford tweeting that they discussed how to build new pipelines, as well as rail lines to export Canadian critical minerals and energy. Smith bumped into Prime Minister Mark Carney at the Calgary Stampede on Saturday. When she told Carney about the documents she and Ford would be signing, she told him it would be "so great if we didn't have net-zero (carbon) rules." Ford signed a memorandum in May with Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew to boost the movement of goods and labour between the two provinces. "The best way to protect Canadian workers from tariffs and economic uncertainty is to build the infrastructure that will get our resources to new markets," Ford said Sunday in a post on social media, along with photos from his roundtable with Smith. Smith is also scheduled to be at the Premier's Stampede Breakfast early Monday, which will be outside McDougall Centre, where her meeting with Ford will take place later in the day. The rush to break down internal barriers to trade comes in response to US President Donald Trump's tariff war with Canada. One study estimates existing internal trade hurdles cost the economy some $200 billion a year. Throughout the spring federal election campaign, Carney repeatedly vowed to "eliminate" interprovincial trade barriers and create "free trade by Canada Day." In recent months, Smith has called for Carney to abolish several federal policies and programs, including a proposed greenhouse gas emissions cap, net-zero electricity grid regulations and the West Coast tanker ban.
Global News
07-07-2025
- Business
- Global News
Danielle Smith and Doug Ford to sign agreements in Calgary
The premiers of Alberta and Ontario will meet in Calgary today to sign two new memorandums of understanding. Danielle Smith's office says she and Doug Ford will sign agreements on energy priorities, trade and interprovincial co-operation. The pair were together at a roundtable in Calgary on Sunday, with Ford tweeting that they discussed how to build new pipelines, as well as rail lines to export Canadian critical minerals and energy. Smith bumped into Prime Minister Mark Carney at the Calgary Stampede on Saturday. When she told Carney about the documents she and Ford would be signing, she told him it would be 'so great if we didn't have net-zero (carbon) rules.' 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 Ford signed a memorandum in May with Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew to boost the movement of goods and labour between the two provinces. Story continues below advertisement 'The best way to protect Canadian workers from tariffs and economic uncertainty is to build the infrastructure that will get our resources to new markets,' Ford said Sunday in a post on social media, along with photos from his roundtable with Smith. Smith is also scheduled to be at the Premier's Stampede Breakfast early Monday, which will be outside McDougall Centre, where her meeting with Ford will take place later in the day. The rush to break down internal barriers to trade comes in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff war with Canada. One study estimates existing internal trade hurdles cost the economy some $200 billion a year. Throughout the spring federal election campaign, Carney repeatedly vowed to 'eliminate' interprovincial trade barriers and create 'free trade by Canada Day.' In recent months, Smith has called for Carney to abolish several federal policies and programs, including a proposed greenhouse gas emissions cap, net-zero electricity grid regulations and the West Coast tanker ban.
