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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Mongolian embassy visits Spruce Meadows to unveil new exhibit
A delegation from Mongolia visited Spruce Meadows on Saturday for the unveiling of a new pavilion showcasing Mongolian tourism. The exhibit, which features traditional Mongolian handicrafts, fashions and saddles was officiated by a representative from the Embassy of Mongolia in Canada, the vice governor of the province of Ömnögovi, and other delegates. It will be open through until the end of the 'National' presented by Rolex, the facility's annual show-jumping equestrian tournament, which runs June 11-15. 'We are very grateful for this opportunity to showcase Mongolian traditions, culture, and products,' said Batkhuyag Mergee, counsellor for trade, economic and investment relations, for the Embassy of Mongolia in Canada. Representatives from the delegation also spoke of the similarities between Alberta and Mongolia, pointing to their mutual love of horses, mountain landscapes and the growing adventure tourism industry. The delegation will spend a week in Alberta wherein they will explore opportunities in education, environment, training and tourism. 'Mongolia and Canada share many similarities like vast beautiful land, diverse climate, rich natural resources, and, most importantly, a shared commitment to democratic values,' Mergee said. 'Today we are going to highlight another unique connection, which is our deep-rooted horse culture.' Spruce Meadows at 50 Zanabazar Jargal, province vice-governor, echoed the same commitments to forging a stronger relationship with Alberta. 'What's so special about Spruce Meadows is that it's really about the horse,' said Linda Southern-Heathcott, Spruce Meadows president and CEO. 'Our Alberta culture, and the Mongolian culture, have at the heart of them, the horse. The people of Mongolia have a very strong culture; they have beautiful mountains, they have the desert, and they are really leaning into adventure tourism, which is very exciting.' ddesai@
CTV News
2 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Spruce Meadows celebrates 50th anniversary by getting its closeup in limited edition Marvel comic
President and CEO Linda Southern-Heathcott, along with Ron Heathcott, Manager of Health, Safety, and Sustainability, unveils the first collectible comic book cover featuring X-Men characters Storm, Wolverine, and Jean Grey, on the Spruce Meadows grounds. Horse culture is meeting comic book culture in a new collaboration between Spruce Meadows in Calgary and Marvel Comics. The Calgary institution revealed the first of four collectible covers Friday on the opening day of its new event Epic Weekends, running alongside the 'Continental' presented by Rolex. The comic book features iconic X-Men characters including Alberta-born Wolverine, Beast, Storm and Jean Grey. The issue is called The Spirit of Spruce Meadows and it blends thrilling action with Spruce Meadows' rich history, throwing in a few comic twists along the way. Spirit of Spruce Meadows The limited edition Marvel comic features familiar X-Men characters as well as the history of Spruce Meadows. (Spruce Meadows) The various collectible covers will debut at summer tournaments scheduled for June and July at Spruce Meadows: the Continental, National, Pan American and North American. Marvel-themed posters will also be unveiled at each event, with comics and posters available free to the 500 guests per day at each tournament. Spruce Meadows will also be celebrating a Marvel-themed Father's Day event next Sunday, June 15. 'We wanted to create a fun and unique keepsake to commemorate our 50th anniversary,' said Linda Southern-Heathcott, Spruce Meadows president and CEO. 'What could be more exciting than bringing the Marvel Universe to Spruce Meadows? I've been a fan of the comics and movies for years. The comic turned out beautifully and I hope everyone loves it as much as I do!' For more information, go here.
CTV News
5 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Spruce Meadows welcomes new foals – and you can help name them
Calgary's Spruce Meadows is offering equestrian fans another chance to name some future champions and win a prize package to this year's Masters Tournament. (Supplied) A Calgary show jumping facility has three new additions and it's inviting the public to help name them. Spruce Meadows is holding a competition to name three Hanoverian foals, future show jumpers at the facility. The contest is open to all Canadians, excluding Quebec residents, aged 18 or older. Anyone under 18 can enter the contest, too, but a parent or legal guardian is needed to accept the prize. Only one name per foal may be submitted with each entry, officials say. Submissions will be judged between Aug. 9 and 17 and must follow the naming conventions for the Hanoverian breed: each foal's name must begin with the same letter as its sire's name. Some of the previous names of foals include Uptown Girl (2024), J'Adore (2023) and Caffeine Boost (2022). Winners will be selected on Aug. 22. Prize packages include tickets to the 2025 Masters Tournament at Spruce Meadows, airfare (where applicable), ground transportation and up to four nights' accommodation in Calgary for the event, which runs from Sept. 3 to 7.
Calgary Herald
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Things to do in Calgary in June: Day Out With Thomas Calgary Stampede Community Roundup
There is no shortage of things to do in Calgary. Here are highlights from local events in and around the city. Article content View this post on Instagram A post shared by Heritage Park YYC (@heritageparkyyc) Article content Article content View this post on Instagram A post shared by Calgary Stampede (@calgarystampede) Article content Article content Article content View this post on Instagram A post shared by Spruce Meadows (@spruce_meadows)
