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Someone on Reddit posted that the Stampede grounds felt noticeably smaller this year—especially the BBQ area, which used to have around 4–5 different vendors grouped together but now has only two. Overall, fewer vendors and less to explore compared to past years.
Hit-and-run at Memorial Drive and Deerfoot around 5:15 p.m. Saturday—silver BMW clipped a red Nissan Rogue's back end and took off. Police file #CA26300992; if you saw it, DM or contact police.
If you're budgeting for rides, buying on the grounds costs $10 for 14 tickets, $30 for 58, or $60 for 136. The big Ferris wheel runs 20 tickets, the smaller one 12. Swings are 15, gondola's 12. Folks have been hunting these numbers online and coming up empty.
Lily, a black cat with white chest and paws, went for a night walk Sunday in Coach Hill and hasn't come back. She's microchipped and was wearing a bright green breakaway collar. Her owner thinks fireworks and Stampede noise may have spooked her into hiding or getting lost.
A Calgary family has been dealing with severe diarrhea, stomach cramps, vomiting and nausea for over two weeks. The original poster's wife started it, then their kids—now the 13-year-old's hit hardest and can barely eat. They're heading to children's emergency wondering if it's Cyclospora, the infection outbreak hitting the U.S. right now.
heads up — fraud hitting people at crowded Stampede spots. someone's card got compromised after Canada Day and Stampede food trucks. might wanna monitor your accounts if you've been out.
someone posted bouncy castle safety symbols on r/calgary and nobody can figure out what half of them mean. the thread's hilarious.
moose hit a pickup truck at Canada Olympic Drive and Bowfort Road exit today. looked like the Tuscany mama.
Someone who went to see Dom Dolla at Badlands is raising concerns about crowd crush and lack of security presence. They say the venue felt dangerous at times and staff didn't show up when someone passed out.
Someone captured an influencer named Tanvir Gill shoulder-checking a father with a baby at the Stampede, and she posted the whole thing to her Instagram story without apologizing. r/calgary is not impressed.
A parent missed the lineup cutoff for pony rides at a Stampede breakfast and their toddler was disappointed. Looking for other breakfasts happening this week with pony rides to make it up to her.
House of Commons petition e-7142 is asking the government to protect hybrid and remote work for federally regulated employees — up to 3 remote days per week with written justification needed for more office time. Over 54,000 have already signed.
Big crowds on day three pushed attendance past half a million, but some visitors are now second-guessing the cost. The wine cellar's a ghost town and folks are weighing whether it's worth the wallet hit.
The wine bar at the Stampede's Champions Ballroom is packed with inventory but empty of people rn — a wild flip from the hordes of past years. If you're looking for wine without the crush, this is your moment.
Two people who didn't accept drinks from outside sources both got very sick at Badlands Sunday night. If you were there and had a similar experience, reach out and look out for each other.
Folks have been hitting the skate park's lower bowl by the volleyball courts since Friday — just not getting the memo out. Worth checking if you've been assuming the whole thing is closed.
Someone's got two extra Modest Mouse tickets for tonight and is looking to give them away. DM if you're interested — no joke.
Seton in the SE got hammered with hail Sunday night. Heavy stuff, fast.
Environment Canada issued an orange watch for severe thunderstorms over Calgary and southeastern Alberta Sunday. Hail, heavy rain, and gusty winds possible — keep an eye on the forecast.
Thirty cars were spotted huddled under the Stoney Trail and Glenmore Trail interchange during Saturday's hail, parking on road shoulders and creating dangerous conditions for everyone trying to use the highway. Not the safest move — maybe find better shelter next time.
