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Edmonton Journal
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Edmonton Journal
'Let's go, cowgirls!': Country icon Shania Twain leads Stampede parade
Canadian-born country music superstar Shania Twain said it's an honour to lead the Stampede parade to kick off the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. Article content 'It's been a dream of mine for a very long time,' said Twain, this year's parade marshal who will also perform at the Saddledome on Saturday night. Article content 'I get to take full advantage of the Stampede, enjoy the whole spirit of the Stampede, and this historic event that people come from all over the world to attend.' Article content Article content 'I'm going to be riding a horse in the parade — this makes me very happy,' she said. Article content 'Personally, I am just a very basic, simple rider,' she said. 'I won't be doing any trick riding or barrel racing while I'm here, although that would have been wonderful.' Article content Article content 'I'll have a smile stuck to my face the whole time.' Article content She called being in Calgary for the Stampede 'very special.' Article content 'This is the community that lives my dream every day, being so close to horses,' she said. 'This is something that I admire and envy.' Article content Article content 'Following in the bootsteps of the parade marshals who have gone before you, you will spread fun — I'm sure you will — western spirit, which you have, and plenty of 'Yahoos' for one and all along the road,' said Blair Barkley, chair of the Stampede parade committee. Article content Many of the parade's floats and bands honoured Twain's presence by playing her music — including the Stampede Showband, which started the parade off with a medley of her greatest hits. Article content Calgary police estimate that 330,000 spectators flocked to downtown Calgary to watch the parade, which is the second largest in North America. Article content It featured more than 100 entries, including 35 floats, nine marching bands, representatives of the Treaty 7 First Nations and more than 700 horses. Politicians including Danielle Smith, Pierre Poilievre and Jyoti Gondek smiled and waved at onlookers as they went by — some on horseback and others in wagons.
Calgary Herald
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
'Let's go, cowgirls!': Country icon Shania Twain leads Stampede parade
Article content Canadian-born country music superstar Shania Twain said it's an honour to lead the Stampede parade to kick off the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. Article content Article content Article content 'It's been a dream of mine for a very long time,' said Twain, who is this year's parade marshal, and will also be performing at the Saddledome Saturday night. Article content Article content 'I get to take full advantage of the Stampede, enjoy the whole spirit of the Stampede, and this historic event that people come from all over the world to attend.' Article content Article content Article content Twain said she's particularly thrilled to be leading the parade on horseback. Article content Article content Article content 'I'm going to be riding a horse in the parade — this makes me very happy,' she said. Article content Article content 'Personally, I am just a very basic, simple rider,' she said. 'I won't be doing any trick riding or barrel racing while I'm here, although that would have been wonderful.' Article content Article content Article content 'I see this more as a welcoming,' she said. 'I feel like I'm representing something very important, and I'll be doing it with pride and joy. Article content Article content Article content She said being in Calgary for the Stampede is 'very special.' Article content Article content 'This is the community that lives my dream every day, being so close to horses,' she said. 'This is something that I admire and envy.' Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content 'Following in the bootsteps of the parade marshals who have gone before you, you will spread fun — I'm sure you will, western spirit, which you have, and plenty of 'Yahoos' for one and all along the road,' said Blair Barkley, chair of the Stampede parade committee. Article content Article content Many of the parade's floats and bands honoured Twain's presence by playing her music — including the Stampede Showband, which started the parade off with a medley of her greatest hits. Article content Article content Calgary Police estimate that 330,000 spectators flocked to downtown Calgary to watch the parade, which is the second-largest in North America. Article content Article content It featured more than 100 entries, including 35 floats, nine marching bands, representatives of the Treaty 7 First Nations and more than 700 horses. Politicians like Danielle Smith, Pierre Poilievre and Jyoti Gondek smiled and waved at onlookers as they went by – some on horseback and others in wagons.
Ottawa Citizen
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Ottawa Citizen
Security ramps up, protesters gather as world leaders land in Calgary for start of G7 summit
Article content Carney was scheduled for back-to-back meetings with Albanese and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Calgary before leaving for Kananaskis, where he was to meet with Treaty 7 First Nations leaders and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Article content He will also have a one-on-one meeting with Trump early Monday, according to media reports. Trump was not expected to arrive until late Sunday. Article content At the airport Sunday, Mayor Jyoti Gondek, Premier Danielle Smith and First Nations representatives welcomed leaders from the G7 nations and invited non-member countries as they arrived. Smith will also host an evening reception in Calgary on Monday and hold bilateral meetings throughout the summit. Article content Arriving G8 leaders received a traditional Calgary white-hat welcome ahead of the 2002 summit as they were handed a Smithbilt hat on the airport tarmac by then-mayor Dave Bronconnier. Article content Article content Article content Law enforcement officers from across Western Canada have descended on Calgary to help support the security effort for activities relating to the summit. Article content Officers from Vancouver have patrolled the streets of downtown Calgary near city hall, while members of the Tsuut'ina Nation, Edmonton and Winnipeg police services are also expected to assist, working alongside the Calgary Police Service, Alberta Sheriffs and RCMP. Article content In Kananaskis Country, the RCMP has established a large, controlled access zone around key summit venues, which lasts through June 18. Article content Raven McLaren was among a group of protesters at the city hall rally who welcomed the opportunity to protest Trump's visit. 'I'm here in protest today showing my Canadian unity in the face of Donald Trump's threats and attacks against my country,' McLaren said. 'Now that he's here in my country, I feel compelled to be here. Article content Article content 'He's made himself to be the enemy of Canada, and the enemy is in our country,' McLaren added. 'We're a nation of diversity, equity and inclusion, and (Trump) can't take that away from us.' Article content Article content McLaren was joined by Tiffany Junghans, who echoed his sentiments. 'The G7 is a very important conference. We're lucky there are so many eyes here,' she said. 'We're very proud to be Canadian and very proud to exercise our rights and privileges to protest.' Article content As protesters ventured outside the designated demonstration zone into the streets of downtown, CPS expressed concern, writing on social media: 'An unauthorized march has occurred and we (are) working with demonstrators to comply with traffic safety rules.' Another post: 'There are about 400 people marching (and) our concern is around the safety of demonstrators (and) other motorists.'
Cision Canada
15-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
UPDATE - Media Advisory - Sunday, June 15, 2025 Français
OTTAWA, ON , June 15, 2025 /CNW/ - Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada 11:00 a.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Keir Starmer, and the Chief Executive Officer of Cohere, Aidan Gomez. Third Floor Foyer West Block Parliament Hill Note for media: 11:15 a.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Keir Starmer. Third Floor West Block Parliament Hill Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity at the beginning of the meeting 1:00 p.m. The Prime Minister will depart for Calgary, Alberta. Note for media: Calgary, Alberta 3:30 p.m. The Prime Minister will arrive in Calgary, Alberta. Note for media: Pooled coverage and host broadcaster 4:30 p.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity at the beginning of the meeting 5:15 p.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity at the beginning of the meeting Kananaskis, Alberta 7:30 p.m. The Prime Minister will meet with representatives of the Treaty 7 First Nations. Closed to media 8:30 p.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity at the beginning of the meeting This document is also available at SOURCE Prime Minister's Office PMO Media Relations: [email protected]
Cision Canada
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Cision Canada
Media Advisory - Sunday, June 15, 2025
OTTAWA, ON, June 14, 2025 /CNW/ - Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada 11:00 a.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Keir Starmer, and the Chief Executive Officer of Cohere, Aidan Gomez. Third Floor Foyer West Block Parliament Hill Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity 11:15 a.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Keir Starmer. Third Floor West Block Parliament Hill Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity at the beginning of the meeting Calgary, Alberta 3:30 p.m. The Prime Minister will arrive in Calgary, Alberta. Note for media: Pooled coverage and host broadcaster 4:30 p.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity at the beginning of the meeting 5:15 p.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity at the beginning of the meeting Kananaskis, Alberta 7:30 p.m. The Prime Minister will meet with representatives of the Treaty 7 First Nations. 8:30 p.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity at the beginning of the meeting This document is also available at
