By Killa Burkinshaw

It’s another exciting week down on Stampede Park.  Calgary Landscapers & Contractors Expo and Prime Dragon Productions are just two of the events highlighting the next seven days at Stampede Park.  Interested in what else is going on this week?

This week has certainly been a lot quieter than the last couple for us! This means however that I have some time to catch up on all my school work… good thing I have understanding professors! Last week we attended the YYC4Haiti event at Flames Central, which raised $70 000 for relief efforts. Thank you so much to everyone that organized the event, and to all those that came out to support it!

We have been so excited for the past few months about our trip to the Olympics, it’s hard to believe that it’s only 11 days away! We can’t wait to get out there to represent Calgary, and to cheer on our Canadian athletes. And since we’re counting down days… I should probably mention that there is only 153 until the greatest outdoor show on earth kicks off! Hope everyone is practicing their YAHOO’s!

Until next time,

Katie

Only a few more sleeps until the start of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games. The Stampede family is participating in the games with our partners like Travel Alberta on two exciting activities: the Alberta Train and Alberta Day, on Feb 17. The train, carries media and VIPs between Vancouver and Whistler, and provides an unprecedented opportunity to market the Calgary Stampede to a ‘captive’ audience. On Alberta Day, our Stampede family including the Stampede Royalty, Harry the Horse, Ty Elliott and Kurt Bensmiller will give away 2,400 white cowboy hats in downtown Vancouver. Watch here for daily updates starting Feb. 15

By Killa Burkinshaw

It’s another exciting week down on Stampede Park. The AKC All Breed Dog Show and the Calgary Boat and Sportsman Show are just two of the events highlighting the next seven days at Stampede Park. Interested in what else is going on this week?

* Calgary Boat and Sportsman Show February 4-7, 2010. BMO Centre, Southern Alberta’s biggest boat and outdoor show.
* The AKC All Breed Dog Show Bring the family and come see the dogs play at the dog show! More than 800 canines and their human companions will be competing over three days in a variety of dog sports; obedience, rally o, and the illustrious “Best in Show”. There are plenty of places to shop for anything dog related! Big 4 Building. February 5 – 7.
* The NHL’s Calgary Flames play twice this week. On Monday, February 1, the Philadelphia Flyers come flying into the Saddledome at 7.30 pm, followed by the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday, February 3, at 7.00pm. Tickets for both games are available through Ticketmaster.
* You can also catch the WHL’s Calgary Hitmen when the Medicine Hat Tigers come for a re-match. Tickets for the game can be found on Ticketmaster. February 6 at 7.00pm
* The NLL’S Calgary Roughnecks also play once this week, in a re-match of last Saturday’s Game against Edmonton’s Rush. Tickets are available though Ticketmaster February 12 at 7.00pm.

That’s about it for this week. Tune into the Stampede Blog next week for more on what’s going on Here. All Year. Or follow us on Twitter at @calgarystampede and @HereAllYear, or on Facebook through our official fan page!

Finally, a huge thank you to everyone that made it out to YYC4HAITI! There are many ways to help those in need in Haiti and though we mentioned just one, a big thank you to everyone that have made an effort to help those in need. Well done Calgary!

Foam cowboys hats, white stetsons, cowboys, two stepping competitions, Paul Brandt, bull or the cowboy games, harry the horse, stampede royalty and the Calgary Flames. Yes that is right all this went down at the Calgary Flames western night at the saddledome when the flames took on the Edmonton Oilers. Sahvanne, Katie, Janelle and I had the privilege to bring a bit of western hospitality to the fans of the Calgary Flames. We walked the concourse, cheered on some fans as they competed in a game where they had to watch a rodeo clip of a bull rider and before it was over choose who they thought won the round, the bull or the cowboy. During the first intermission we found ourselves on ice cheering on some more flames fans as they competed with some cowboys in a two-stepping competition. With a 6 -1 victory by the flames us girls were ready to pack it in for the evening, but not without running into Paul Brandt who had performed during the second intermission.

Until next time, dream big and live proud

Kirstie

How would you like to curl up on a mat and read with some children for a day? That is exactly what Katie, Kirstie and I did yesterday. January 27th is Family Literacy Day and to celebrate this occasion we joined the Calgary Reads program and some special guests at Woodland Elementary School. The guests included the Minister of Education Dave Hancock, MLA Dave Rodney, and one of our favorite people, the hilarious Dave Kelly. Besides the “Daves,” there were also many parents and volunteers who had come to celebrate the importance of reading.

The guests of honor for the afternoon were some of the grade 1 and 2 students from the school. I was with two grade 2 students who shared their books with me and impressed me with their reading skills. “The Three Billy Goats Gruff” and “The Paper Bag Princess,”  were the two books that I chose to read to my special listeners. Promoting literacy in the community is very important especially for young children. I felt honored to be able to be part of such an amazing program. I hope that we will participate in one of these events again.

What are your favorite stories?? I’m going to dive into one of my favorites again today…

Yours Truly,

The Paper Bag Princess

What a crazy week! Janelle, Kirstie and I have been very busy with a multitude of events. Recently we have attended an open house for Tourism Calgary, western night at a Calgary Hitmen game (where we spent some time with chuckwagon driver Mark Sutherland – what a guy!), an AAA All-Star hockey game, and the ‘STARS and Spurs’ gala. While we certainly have fun everywhere we go, we were all particularly excited to attend the STARS gala. STARS is an organization that holds a very special meaning for us all. In 2008 our own Princess Janelle was the victim of a serious car accident, and was airlifted by a STARS air ambulance. We are so grateful to have our lovely princess here with us today! 

This week is shaping up to be just as busy and fun-filled as last week, with events almost every day! We are looking forward to attending a fundrasier for Haiti at Flames Central on Thursday. Come out and join us!

Katie

By: Reginald Tiangha

Motley Crue and the 40th annual RV Expo & Sale are two of the things highlighting the next seven days at Stampede Park. Shall we find out what else is going on this week?

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What an incredible feeling!

Monday Jan. 18th Katie, Kirstie and I headed out onto 9th Ave and 11th street to get our first taste 0f the 2010 Olympic spirit. We stood on the side of route 148 where Stampede’s President and Chairman of the Board, David Chalack ran with the torch. The atmosphere on the street was incredible. We were joined by many members of the Stampede family, including Harry the Horse. Our friends from the Grey Cup Committee were also there to cheer on the flame.

Seeing the torch was very emotional. The Olympics represent a time where the countries of our world come together to celebrate. Olympic Plaza was a sea of smiling, red and white. The sense of pride that filled the streets was amazing. After experiencing the feeling first hand, I understand why the 2010 Olympic motto is, “with glowing hearts.”

Go Canada, Go!

By: Killa Burkinshaw and Reginald Tiangha

Another Monday, another chance to check out What’s Happening on Park in the next seven days! But before we get started with the usual, we have a very important announcement to pass on to all of you loyal Stampede Blog readers first:

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