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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
RCMP musical ride returns to Alberta this summer
Among Canadian iconography, the RCMP musical ride is among the most revered. And for the first time since 2017, they're returning to Edmonton this summer, after a scheduled tour in 2021 were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There was a 2023 tour at stops across the country in honour of the ride's 150th anniversary, though it didn't stop at as many Alberta locations. The musical ride sees 32 active duty RCMP members, dressed in red serge, and their horses perform drills and intricate formations set to music. They travel to each province once every four years to allow Canadians an opportunity to see the performances. This year's tour, which also helps raise money for charity, is scheduled for Alberta, Quebec and the Northwest Territories. The Edmonton stop for the ride is slated for July 30 at the Whitemud Equine Learning Centre Association. Other Alberta tour stops include: Calgary Stampede, July 4-6 and 8-13 Heritage Acres Farm Museum, Pincher Creek, July 16 Westerner Park, Red Deer July 18-20 St. Paul Agricultural Society, July 23 Cold Lake Agricultural Society, July 24 Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association, July 26-27 Whitemud Equine Learning Centre Association (WELCA), Edmonton, July 30 Strathmore & District Agricultural Society (Strathmore Stampede), Aug. 1-3 Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede, Aug. 6-7 Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, Rocky View County, Aug. 9-10 Camrose Regional Exhibition and Agricultural Society, Aug. 13-14 Athabasca District Agricultural Society, Aug. 16 Wabasca Lions Club, Aug. 17 High Level Agricultural Society, Aug. 20 La Crête Field of Dreams Rodeo Club, Aug. 21 Fairview Agricultural Society, Aug. 26 Smoky River Agricultural Society, Aug. 27 Whitecourt District Agricultural Society, Aug. 29 Mayerthorpe Agricultural Society, Aug. 30 Spruce Meadows, Calgary Sept. 1, 3-7 Photos: RCMP Musical Ride performs for crowd near Sherwood Park RCMP gifts musical ride horse to King Charles ahead of upcoming coronation You can also support our journalism by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribers gain unlimited access to The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Sun, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites. Support us by subscribing today: The Edmonton Journal | The Edmonton Sun.
Hamilton Spectator
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Young duo gets royalty treatment as Princesses for the Day
In longstanding rodeo royalty tradition, two lucky girls spent the day Saturday with the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede's Queen and Princess as the 2025 Princesses for the Day. Eight-year-old Abbigail Gingras and nine-year-old Amelia de Guia were this year's winners of the draw, and enjoyed a day alongside Queen Charlie Christie and Princess Charlatan Sandford during the Broncs and Honky Tonks Spring Indoor Rodeo. 'We got to visit the horses, and we had lunch, and it's been a lot of fun,' said Gingras. She expressed surprise at finding out she had been drawn as one of the princesses for this year, as she had believed the day had already passed, matching similar shock and delight from her new friend. The quartet of royals spent the day riding horses, as well as at Dunmore Dugout, which Christie said really helped to bring out her inner kid. 'Laser tag was really fun, and the girls really showed us up in rock climbing,' said Sandford. 'We made it to the top. That's all that matters.' For Gingras, this was her first time ever riding a horse, something she called the highlight of the day, where de Guia was proud to announce she was more experienced, and particularly enjoyed rock climbing alongside their royal role models. For Christie and Sandford, they commented that seeing the girls make fast friends reminded them of the two of them in the early days of the reign as they formed the lasting friendship they will enjoy as Queen and Princess and beyond. While both are too young to consider trying their hand at succeeding Christie and Sandford as MHES Queen and Princess just yet, there is still time for eligible 18 to 24-year-old women, as applications close at 5 p.m. on April 30. Further information on requirements and how to apply to be part of the 2025 Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Queen competition can be found at .
