Danielle Smith kicks open Stampede as Carney, Poilievre join the rodeo

As the Calgary Stampede kicks off on Friday, a headliner like Shania Twain might not be the biggest name at the event, which is shaping up to be a who’s who of Canadian politics.

Jul 04, 2025

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As the Calgary Stampede kicks off on Friday, a headliner like Shania Twain might not be the biggest name at the event, which is shaping up to be a who’s who of Canadian politics.

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Isaac Lamoureux, True North

Journalist for True North. Host of the Alberta Roundup, The Daily Brief, Off the Record.