Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - July 12, 1997, Winnipeg, Manitoba Cowboys Battle for championship by Roberta Nelson to data features Syndicate during Stampede the crowds Start lining up Early outside Dusty Saloon in when owner Dusty Wotnow opens the doors at the first of the Days several thousand patrons walk some will stay to dance and drink until he closes the doors at 2 the Calgary the civic Pride of this Alberta City of almost runs for 10 Days each offering a variety of old Ash toned this the Stampede winds up on when the Csc televised at 3 and 8 the Rodeo finalists competing for the championships in steer Bare Back Saddle bronc Bull rid ing and calf More than 1 million people were expected to visit Calgary for the which has a tradition dating Back to the Early Agri cultural fairs of the 19th and roughly 700 to 800 people were Likely to put on the feed bag each Day at Dusty lunch and dinner Barbecue spuds and a Bun Are Fol Lowed by live music and its a but dont get the idea its according to Calgary police service Murray the City takes this major event right in Stampede is not without certain trials and Streight but i think everyone around Here pretty much looks for Ward to its just a real fun 10 theres lots of but Little its a what Cal Arians have come to love and learn to live with is the downtown attractions that we have every the minor inconvenience of Street closings Stampede o Csc will cover Rodeo action is More than compensated for by the free Pancake breakfasts and gala atmosphere provided by Square people Are Here for Streight there Here to enjoy and were Here to Welcome i think Calgary does a pretty Gojo Job of insuring that they do have the annual event to Mardi gras in new Orleans or oktoberfest in the big offices put up the false fronts of the old Western explains Brian the Calgary Stampede publicity and promotions Man this a new infield Structure was it includes the suites and More Concession space and better servicing areas and dressing rooms and production areas for the As Well As the fans who sit Ratcliffe a growing business for the Calgary Stampede is the corporate with companies entertaining clients at the we have the fron tier a facility we erect in the grand stand and people can have a Barbecue and then they see the Rodeo in the and they sometimes get souvenirs and we custom build each one to give them the Ratcliffe another growing feature is live entertain it Long has been an attraction at the but the addition of Nashville North placed a new emphasis on country Nashville North primarily features Canadian with different High profile country stars each these shows Are Ratcliffe but the main attraction at the Calgary Stampede and Likely will the where cowboys and cowgirls from All Over the world 22 ;