Calgary Stampede, July 6: Politics and pancakes Tough choices for rodeo athletes
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Meanwhile, officials at CF Chinook Centre say their pancake breakfast as broken Guinness world record for number of pancakes served over a given length of time.
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The only ticketed show at the Big Four Roadhouse is led by Americana singer-songwriter Jason Isbell, an artist who enjoys cult-like devotion from his growing legion of fans. Released earlier this year, the acclaimed Foxes in the Snow was the songwriter's first acoustic solo album. However, he will backed by his 400 Unit, suggesting those songs will be suitably revved for the stage. Make sure you arrive early enough to see Alberta up-and-comer Noeline Hofmann, whose star has been on the rise since country superstar Zach Bryan recorded the very Albertan ballad Purple Gas with Hofmann for his 2024 album The Great American Bar Scene after hearing it on YouTube.
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