Stampede set to bring big bucks to Alberta

Stampede Park opened for a sneak-a-peek Thursday night and launched festivities for the 10-day event, which is expected to bring an economic boost. "Every Stampede is vital to the visitor economy in Calgary and also critical to our international reputation," said Alisha Reynolds with Tourism Calgary. The Stampede drew 1.38 million people to the grounds in 2023. While most guests are from Calgary, just under a third are from other parts of the province, country or world. This year, the grounds ha