The first Calgary Stampede was held in 1912, but the event known as the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth has exploded in growth, attracting nearly 1.5 million people last year.

With less than two weeks to go, Calgary is starting to show its Stampede spirit. The flags are up, parties are planned and the city is abuzz as businesses paint windows and set out hay bales. To ...

The 113th annual Calgary Stampede kicked off Friday as huge crowds gathered to watch the Stampede parade, led by Canadian country-pop icon Shania Twain.