Billed as the 'Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth,' thousands of visitors and many extra animals are expected to show up for the Calgary Stampede from July 5 to 14.
The updated timeline for repairs also means water restrictions are likely to be in place through the start of the Calgary Stampede , which is scheduled July 5 to 14, 2024.
She said the declaration grants the city powers it ordinarily wouldn’t have, such as allowing city workers to enter private property to expedite repairs. “Of course, that’s only the event itself,” she told Global News on Saturday. “I think the real task will be: how do we deal with the influx of visitors and tourists that come with that event?”
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