COVID-19.Last summer, the pandemic forced organizers to cancel the Calgary Stampede for the first time in its 108-year history.This year, the Calgary Stampede will be going ahead.“Stampede 2021 might look different — but what’s important is how it makes you feel,” communications manager Kristina Barnes said.
Should Alberta make rodeo the province’s official sport? “We’re continuing to plan for the best and safest Stampede possible in 2021, of course, that means making sure there’s lots of flexibility so we can adapt our operations depending on the circumstances in July.“The Stampede is challenging in that it doesn’t fit in one certain category.