Country Thunder Alberta music festival — announced their events would not take place this summer, citing the risk still posed by the novel coronavirus, the reality of current COVID-19 restrictions and issues presented by the ongoing U.S.
border closure.However, Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi suggested this week that if the COVID-19 situation is brought under control, he believes the Calgary Stampede may “look a little more like a normal Stampede” this summer.The potential for live, in-person entertainment events outlined by Hinshaw appears to be in keeping with Step 4 of the province’s reopening plan that was introduced this winter.That phase is the final step outlined in the plan.Last month, Health Minister Tyler Shandro said Alberta was not.