‘A celebration of the spirit of Alberta’: Ryan Hastman on the political, economic, and cultural importance of the Calgary Stampede

This episode features host Rudyard Griffiths and Ryan Hastman, host of Alberta Edge, discussing the significance of the Calgary Stampede, a major cultural, political, and economic institution in Alberta. Hastman highlights the Stampede’s unique charm, noting its ability to unite the city and province, with community events like pancake breakfasts and political networking opportunities. He emphasizes its cultural importance in capturing the spirit of Alberta. You can listen to this episode on Amazon, Apple, and Spotify.