Calgary Stampede

Where has the time gone? I cannot believe it is already the end of May and Stampede is starting to creep up on us. It feels like just last week my Stampede sisters and I were getting crowned. Enough about that, time to tell you what Danielle, Catherine, Amber and I have been up to!

Our schedules keep getting busier and busier with Stampede getting closer. Promoting the Calgary Stampede is a must everywhere we go. Whether it’s supporting our local 4-H clubs by judging lip sync competitions, giving a public speaking clinic to the Calgary Stampede Showriders, or going to Elementary School Carnivals, Stampede is always our number one topic.

One of the events we attended recently was the Calgary Street Food Festival. It was held at the Kingsland Farmers Market where they had 12 different food trucks all serving their best dishes. We were invited to be guest celebrity judges along with two others. We all sat at a table and had the job of taste testing samples from each truck, talk about a hard life. They brought us chicken burgers, ice cream, perogies, pizza, sushi, and grilled cheese just to name a few. My favorite was the Saskatoon berry dumplings!!!! Mayor Nenshi also joined us at the event and we let him have a taste of a few treats also. It may have been a very tasteful event, but we sure were not in the mood to do much moving around after.

The next event we attended we finally were able to show off all the hard work we have been putting into our Princes Hawk, Snoopy, and Kansas. The Little Britches Parade and Rodeo in High River was the official start of our rodeo season. We have been riding the Stampede Royalty horses for a few months now and were so excited to take them on the road. The Stampede Princesses and I may have had a few butterflies, but our trusty ponies were old pros and didn’t miss a beat. We all smiled and waved proudly during the parade promoting the Calgary Stampede and our western heritage. We may have smiled a bit bigger when running into the arena for Grand Entry!

Each week brings new excitement as July gets closer. We may be excited for Stampede but taking one day at a time and enjoying every part of it is a must!

Let the Countdown Begin!

May

It’s May…already?! Wow does time fly!! Throughout our busy schedules in and around the city, everyone- including my Stampede sisters and I- are buzzing about just how soon the start to the 2013 Calgary Stampede actually is! We are so excited to not only be spreading the word and generating excitement about the 101^st Stampede, but getting ourselves and our Stampede horses ready for such an event! Over the course of the spring we have been busy keeping up with our events around the city, learning more about the different and exciting elements to this year’s Stampede (like Deep-fried Bubble Gum…!?!) , and riding our trusty equine partners, so that we are as prepared for the 2013 Stampede as we can be!

One of the most recent events my Stampede sisters and I attended was very close to my heart as we had an opportunity to get some younger generations excited about the Calgary Stampede and recruit potential Calgary Stampede Queen & Princesses! As Royalty we were asked to visit the Percy Pegler School in Okotoks for a meet & greet and story reading with the grade 1 classes. Now why was this particular event so special to me?? Well my little sister happened to be one of the students we got to visit! -And let me tell you, she was SO excited to be able to see myself, Catherine, Jessica and Amber in our ‘Royal’ gear at HER school! It was a very memorable moment to be able to share my passion and role as a Stampede Princess with my little sister and her classmates; plus I am pretty sure we convinced a large portion of the grade 1 girls, including my little sister of course, to think about becoming future Calgary Stampede Queen & Princesses! There was also an opportunity at the school for our French Princess, Catherine, to read to the grade 1 French class. I think that this was such a neat opportunity as it showed the diversity of our trio and how we have been able to relay the Calgary Stampede message through different avenues!

After our visit with the grade 1 students we had an interview with Routes Magazine, which is a local lifestyle magazine for the community of High River. The article is titled “Life as 2013 Calgary Stampede Royalty” and it covers everything from why we wanted to become Stampede Royalty, to how we have managed to balance our Royal duties with our other commitments, to advice for the upcoming 2014 Trio! Here’s the link to give it a read! http://routesmagazine.ca/2013/05/life-as-2013-calgary-stampede-royalty/

Although our duties as Stampede Royalty are ramping up and we seem to be getting continually busier, I’d like to take this time to say that I have been having a blast being a Calgary Stampede Princess! With the people I have been able to meet and experiences that have made some fantastic memories, this opportunity of being a member of the 2013 Stampede Royalty has been nothing short of an amazing adventure and I cannot wait to see what new and exciting adventures are just around the corner!

Have a great week and I will talk to you soon!!

-Princess Danielle

PS- Did you know May is the month of Mr. George Strait’s Birthday?? Well it is! And here is your song for the week-“Cowboys like Us” – a great song choice to get you in the Stampede spirit!

2014 CALGARY STAMPEDE INDIAN PRINCESS PAGEANT

May

http://www.scribd.com/doc/139364360/2014-Indian-Princess-Application

The Calgary Stampede Indian Princess celebrates the spirit of the partnership established in 1912 between the First Nations tribes of Treaty 7 (Kainai, Nakoda, Piikani, Siksika and Tsuu T’ina) and Guy Weadick. This partnership was founded upon a basis of mutual respect and cross cultural sharing – a partnership, that now over 100-years later, has remained as an important opportunity for the Treaty 7 First Nations to celebrate and share our cultures with visitors from around the world.

In 1965, it was determined the need for an Indian Princess to act as an Ambassador for the Indian Village. Eighteen year-old Gloria Little Light from Tsuu T’ina was selected as the first Indian Princess.

Since those humble beginnings as Indian Village Princess, the Calgary Stampede Indian Princess – as it is now known – is an official Ambassador for the Calgary Stampede and encourages the dedication to the preservation of the Treaty 7 traditions and instilling pride of the rich First Nations culture.

Now, the search for the 2014 Calgary Stampede Indian Princess begins!

Each year, an incredible young woman from one of the five tribes of Treaty 7 is selected to serve as the official representative of Indian and the Calgary Stampede.

As a member of the official Stampede Royalty program, the Indian Princess and will educate those she meets about the rich and colorful First Nations culture, while representing the Calgary Stampede and City of Calgary locally, nationally and internationally.

The 2014 Calgary Stampede Indian Princess Pageant will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2013 in the Main Ballroom at the Carriage House Inn (9030 Macleod Trail South) at 2p.m. This pageant is open to the public.

Application deadline is August 23, 2013 at 4:30 p.m.

We encourage the women of Treaty 7 nations between the ages of 18-24 to challenge themselves for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reign as the Calgary Stampede Indian Princess!

For more information please contact Sarah Rivest at 403.261.0137 or via email at indianprincess@calgarystampede.com.

Applications are available at Stampede Headquarters, Stampede Indian Events or can be downloaded at:

The Calgary Stampede Indian Village is presented through the generous support of PENN WEST EXPLORATION who are committed to sustaining relationships with Aboriginal communities built on respect, openness, honesty, integrity and trust while working together, to develop mutually beneficial community, education and economic opportunities. www.pennwest.com/sustainability/aboriginal-relations.html

School’s Out….Let’s Stampede!

Apr

Dadanast’ada!!

UPDATE TIME!!!

At the end of March the Stampede Royalty attended the GMC Rangeland Derby Chuckwagon Canvas Auction, escorting the drivers on and off stage to be bid on; and it was broadcasted on Shaw TV. It was so much fun!! It was a very cool experience to escort some of the guys that you see racing every year during the Stampede. I had to escort some of the taller guys too, and with being 5’2”, I can imagine how odd it looked.

I also got to meet Terry “Mantracker” Grant and tell him about my recent trip to Berlin where I met his cousin Ted! You’re welcome Ted!

My stampede sisters and I also participated in a photo shoot for Avenue Magazine and will be featured modeling clothes from the Stampede Store, be sure to keep an eye out for the issue!!

In April I got to attend Aggie Days! I remember when I was in grade 3, Aggie Days was a highlight field trip and I always remember that was the first time I learned how to milk a cow and spin a rope. Seeing the kids at Aggie Days reminded me of how excited I was to learn about agriculture in Alberta. I was at Aggie Days all 5 days from the Wednesday to Sunday and had a blast! The first 3 days were open for schools and on the weekend was open for the public. The Calgary Stampede Queen and Princesses and I attended the Rodeo every day and did rodeo demonstrations in the dirt with Harry the Horse, three of us were the barrels and one of us would run the barrel racing pattern. I was also busy at the Indian Events exhibit signing autographs, giving out paper crowns and participating in dance demonstrations every day. After the 5 days at Aggie Days we managed to give out 7,500 crowns and sign 700 postcards! That’s a record so far.

I then traveled to Chestermere where I was a guest speaker and did a dance demonstration at Prairie Waters Elementary School. The school was hosting a culture fair and awareness day and I was proud to represent the treaty 7 First Nations culture as an aspect of this culture fair.

This past Friday, I was a celebrity food seller at Lawson Lundell Celebrity Hors d’oeuvres in support of Alberta Theatre Projects and teamed up with the Marriott Hotel, of whom the chef, Lorraine Fowler, won two awards for her d’oeuvres. I had the chance to meet actor Shaun Johnston who plays “Jack Bartlett” on CBC’s “Heartland.”

On Saturday I was also a guest at the Calgary Dance Stampede event, I was a performer to over 200 guests! It’s so exhilarating to me when I get to perform and share my culture in front of that many people.

We are now 72 days away from Stampede 2013 and the calendar is getting busier and busier. This morning I wrote my last exam at the University of Calgary and I’m now ready to Stampede!

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Until next time!!

CSIP Amber

Royalty Springing into Action!

Apr

Spring is here (plus or minus a few “snowy” set backs ) and I cannot believe that it is almost the end of April already! As we do get closer to the summer months, my Stampede sisters and I cannot help but wait in anticipation and excitement knowing that the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth is just around the corner! Through our excitement in waiting for the Calgary Stampede to kick off, we have been hitting our busy spring schedule full force! From Aggie Days, to school visits, to photo shoots, my Stampede sisters and I have been so excited to spread some Stampede excitement in and around the city!

Just recently we were asked to be special guests at a 4-H Foothills District Fun Night in High River. 4-H is one of Canada’s longest-running youth organizations for young people between the ages of 8 and 21. This program gives youth opportunities to learn new skills from public speaking to keeping records of their 4-H projects, while making friends and connections within the community. I was a member of the Okotoks Outriders 4-H Light Horse Club for nine years and believe that the program itself helped me greatly in developing numerous skills that I have been able to use as I have progressed throughout my life. Therefore, when I heard that we were requested to a attend 4-H event I was very excited to be able to return to the program and share my story of how 4-H has contributed to my journey in obtaining my dreams and goals, like becoming a member of the Calgary Stampede Royal Trio!

At the District Fun Night some of the local sheep, dog, beef and horse 4-H clubs attended and competed in a lip-sync competition. While the members showed off their lip-syncing skills, members, friend and family enjoyed a great night with a wonderful dinner, silent auction and dance! As the special guests, my Stampede sisters and I were invited to judge the lip-syncing competition as well as give a presentation on the highlights that we have had in our year so far, and inform everyone about the upcoming competition for the new 2014 Stampede Royalty. Although none of us had ever judged a lip-syncing competition before we had a blast watching each club entertain us with their funny costumes, choreography and creative props! From Tim McGraw to Grease we heard it all and had a great evening not only judging the lip-sync competition but mixing and mingling with the 4-H members and getting everyone excited for the Calgary Stampede!

As I said before spring is a very busy time for my Stampede sisters and I so be sure to keep checking out blogs, Facebook page and Twitter (@StampedeQandP) to keep up with what exciting adventures we get up to around the city!

Enjoy your week in the sunshine and I’ll talk to you soon!

-Princess Danielle

P.S- Your George Strait song for this week is “The Seashores of Old Mexico”- perfect to get you in the mood for some warmer weather!

P.P.S- The month of April is Royalty birthday time! Both I and my Stampede sister Queen Jessica have birthdays at the end of this month. We are both so excited to be celebrating our birthdays with each other as Stampede Royalty-truly a birthday we will never forget :)

The City Gets a Taste of Country

Apr

What do you get when you put a whole bunch of children, farm animals, a rodeo, and farm equipment all in one building? Aggie Days!!!! This past week the Stampede has dedicated there time to teaching kids all about the farm life. Many people don’t realize that unless you grew up on a farm or close to one children may not know where milk, eggs, beef, pork or grain for their bread come from.

The two Stampede Princesses, Indian Princess and I have spent all week participating in Aggie Days and sharing our love for the rural lifestyle. Each morning we would attend the rodeo that was put on at the Corral. The first two days were for school groups only. All the classes came piling in and filled the majority of the seats. It was amazing to see so many kids experience there first rodeo. The rodeo had four events, Bareback, Saddle Bronc, Barrels, and of course the kids favorite Bull Riding. We would sit in the crowd and help cheer on the cowboys and cowgirls. When it was time for the Barrels the Catherine, Danielle, Amber, and I would help Harry the Horse demonstrate how the pattern was done. This consisted of three of us pretending to be barrels and one running the course with Harry, every once in a while we get to have a little fun! At the end of each rodeo the Royalty along with the cowboys and Ranch Girls would go into the arena and sign autographs for all the children.

Everyone year at Aggie Days the Queens Alumni puts on an event called Giddy Up. This is where children with special needs and their families can come and experience Aggie Days without such a huge crowd. It is reserved just for them. We started our morning off by posing in a photoshoot with each child and a friendly little pigmy goat we named “Muffy.” Each child was so excited to be there and it was wonderful being a part of that experience for them

The Indian Princess and I also had the opportunity to read a book to a group of children in the Scholastics reading corner. I have never seen a group of children sit so quietly and listen to the entire book. They soaked in every world that was read. After the book reading they were able to pick out a book that was about other farm animals or farming lifestyle to take home, all free from the Scholastic Books.

It may only be April but Stampede is getting closer and closer. Our schedules are filling up fast and before we know it Stampede will be here!!! Stay tuned to hear about the next events we attend!

Guten Tag Berlin!

Apr

Hello! Dadanast’ada! Guten Tag!

Since my last update I had the HONOR of representing not only the Calgary Stampede and Indian Village, but to represent Alberta and Canada, at the world’s largest trade show in Berlin, Germany! I had an amazing time!!

ITB Berlin consisted of 27 pavilions, each was sorted by the continent and in each continent were different countries all promoting travel and showcasing their country’s food, music, culture and tourist attractions. For example, walking through the Africa pavilion, you would encounter people from Egypt, Ethiopia, Somalia, Uganda, Kenya etc. Walking through the different pavilions allowed me to meet people from all over the world! I saw it as “walking across the world”. This was such a different experience for me because I didn’t just meet people from Germany, I met people from the entire globe and had the change to invite all to Canada, Alberta and the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth!

While in Berlin, I did have a few opportunities to sight-see and experience some Berlin’s attractions such as the Charlottenburg Schloss (Palace), which was incredible! It was my first time being in an actual castle and I was blown away by its architecture and history.

I also visited the Berlin Cathedral, which is the largest church in Germany and was completed in 1905, but its history dates back to the 17^th century. I not only got to tour the cathedral but I was lucky enough to tour the dome as well and look out from the dome to the city of Berlin.

Finally, one of the highlights of sightseeing was Brandenburg Gate. I performed my traditional women’s fancy shawl dance right in front of it!! It was a proud moment for me to represent and share such a prominent part of Treaty 7 First Nation’s culture on the other side of the world. If you would like to watch the dance it can be seen here, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xh0W8Eensdc

Another highlight was an International Press Breakfast where I met many people not only from Germany, but from Eastern Canada and the United States. I also met Miss British Virgin Islands…her crown was incredible!

Finally, I attended a Canadian Tourism Commission reception at the Canadian Embassy and presented a piece of artwork by Indian Village sponsor and artist Paul Van Ginkel, on behalf of the Calgary Stampede Indian Village to the Embassy. This presentation was an honor!

I would just like to thank the Calgary Stampede Tourism, Sally Leung and Lindsey Jardine for this opportunity and their hard work in organizing this trip. It meant so much to me and I cannot begin to explain the experience I gained from I and it was truly something I will never forget! I would also like to thank the Canadian Tourism Commission for being so welcoming to me while there, along with everyone from Travel Alberta. This was truly a trip of a lifetime and I am extremely thankful and humble about the experience I gained from it.

Until next time!

Indian Princess Amber

DANCING AT BRANDENBURG GATE IN BERLIN, GERMANY

Apr

a video of Indian Princess Amber dancing at Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany!

Time to Meet Our Royal Princes

Apr

Behind every Calgary Stampede Queen or Princess is a noble steed…. and ours just happen to be quite a handsome bunch! Throughout the year we get to use Quarter Horses, Hawk, Kansas and Snoopy, for numerous events throughout the province, including parades, meet & greets and for grand entries at multiple rodeos- including the greatest of them all, The Calgary Stampede! Although “our boys” (Hawk, Kansas and Snoopy) are seasoned veterans in what to expect throughout the busy year, we are not! Therefore, as a part of our duties and responsibilities throughout our reign, my Stampede sisters and I get to exercise, groom and develop a relationship with our equine princes throughout the months ahead!

Last week was our first official meeting with the boys for the 2013 season and my Stampede sisters and I were quite excited to use our new saddles, which were sponsored by Eamor’s Custom Saddlery, and get to exercising our new royal partners! Throughout the year, Hawk, Kansas and Snoopy call Heathercrest Ranch home and we are fortunate enough to be able to use Heathercrest Ranch’s facilities to practise and improve our skills with the horses on a weekly basis. I would like to take this time to thank Heathercrest Ranch for supporting the Royalty and taking such great care of our royal horses throughout the year as it is much appreciated by all!

IMG-20130328-00761 (2) The first meeting with our boys went great! We adjusted our equipment, groomed and familiarized ourselves with each horse and got to learn a bit about each of their personalities…which I am sure we will learn much more about in the next couple of weeks! I am so excited to have started this aspect of our role as Calgary Stampede Royalty, as riding in the grand entry at the Calgary Stampede has been a dream of mine since I was a little girl! Now I get to see the behind the scenes look at the great horses that allow us to make some of those memories my Stampede sisters and I have dreamed about making come true!

I cannot believe that our reign is over halfway finished and I am truly grateful to have been given such a great opportunity that has allowed me to experience and learn so many new things about our own community and new ones alike, The Calgary Stampede and myself

I wish you all a great week and will talk to you soon!

-Princess Danielle

Ps- Your George Strait song for the week is: “Check Yes or No”-one of his classics and one of my favorites! Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAkccSjLfus

Alberta Bound

Mar

Who knew that when we were crowned in October we would be given all these amazing opportunities? My Stampede sisters and I had a blast on our trips to Houston and Los Angeles but always happy to come home to our amazing city of Calgary.

Recently we have been surrounded with Flames Fever!!!! On our trip to L.A. Travel Alberta hosted a big promo right across the street from the Staples Center. They had booths to show case the marvels of Alberta. Live bands, an electric bucking bull, photo booths, and even a small man-made lake to try fly fishing were just a few of the attractions. We met many local people there and even a few that flew all the way from Calgary to support the Flames. As game time came closer we were invited to the Travel Alberta suite to watch the game. At first period the Royalty was escorted down to ice level and guess what happened next!? I got to ride along in the zamboni and practise my Grand Entry wave. It may have gone a lot slower than a horse loping full speed around an arena, but now I can cross that off my bucket list. Even though the L.A. Kings were the ones that came out on top we still had a great time mixing, mingling, and spreading our western hospitality to all fans.

After only being home a few days we were fortunate enough to go to another Flames Game here on home ice for the Western Night on March 15. We handed out prizes to contestant winners and helped everyone find their inner cowboy or cowgirl. To stick with the Western theme, Gord Bamford was the special guest who came out to sing ‘Oh Canada’. We bumped into him and two of his children in the hallway and had to get a picture with him. I’m a big fan of his song Farm Girl Strong! Along with the sea of red, Harry the Horse got a break from the pasture to help represent and promote the Calgary Stampede. Of course Harvey the Hound was still there to get the fans involved and cheering. To add to a great night, the Calgary Flames won the game 6 to 3 against the Nashville Predators.

With Stampede less than four months away, we will be going full force with Stampede Events. Our first one we will be attending is the 2013 Canvas Auction, where we will meet some of the Chuckwagon Drivers. The Trio will also begin riding the three Prince Horses next week, which I am very excited for. So stay posted to hear more about our journey from Danielle, Catherine, Amber and I and don’t forget it’s never to early to start preparing for Stampede! A new pair of boots or cowboy hat always looks great!!!

Recap of our Southern Adventures!

Mar

Well my Stampede sisters and I are back from our fun filled weeks of travel south of the border, and let me tell you what a great adventure it was! From riding in a wagon in the grand entry of Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas to cheering on our very own Calgary Flames at the Staples Center in Los Angeles the fantastic memories from our travels were endless. Although Princess Catherine recapped our wonderful trip to Houston I thought I would highlight one of my favourite parts too! As I stated in my blog before I left for the big southern state, I was extremely excited to be in the same stadium as one of my favourite Houston Texans football players. Our very first night we got to visit the stadium we were fortunate enough to be toured around the in’s & out’s of the facility by a multitude of individuals from the Houston Rodeo International Committee.

With this tour we were able to walk down the same hallway/ tunnel that the players use as well as got to see where their locker room was! Now that may not be much excitement for the average joe but for a huge football fan like myself I was ecstatic! …and you can bet I requested an array of pictures to be taken at this point in the tour just to have proof of this fantastic memory! Not only did that particular highlight stand out in my mind but Houston was full of fun memories that included riding a Texas longhorn bull, a camel- like Princess Catherine mentioned- and meeting numerous rodeo royalty from around the state. Leaving Texas was not easy for any of us as the experience and adventures we had were one of a kind, however I do believe the Houston Rodeo left quite the impression on my Stampede sisters and I and there is a good chance that this time next year we may be revisiting some of our old memories. With that said though, the Houston Rodeo might be slightly BIGGER than ours in size BUT the Calgary Stampede still holds its own, over and above the norm, and definitely proves that not everything is always better in Texas!

After our trip to Texas we jetted off to the land of sunshine, Los Angeles California for some more fun adventures south of the border! In California we were fortunate enough to have a day to explore one of their famous attractions, Disneyland! My Stampede sisters and I fully indulged in everything Disney as we got pictures with both Mickey and Minnie Mouse, cruised through 14 rides at the park and even caught the Disneyland parade to finish off our day! Although we were exhausted after a full day of Disney adventures we were excited to cheer on our Calgary Flames and mix and mingle with the people of Los Angeles the following day. Travel Alberta put on a great expo of local Alberta talent, games and activities for the people of Los Angeles to enjoy while learning about the benefits and highlights of travelling to our great province!

Of course my Stampede sisters and I took this opportunity to tell as many people as we could about visiting our own city of Calgary and the Calgary Stampede and the great memories they could make visiting Alberta. Later on that evening we got to watch our Calgary Flames play against the LA Kings at the Staples Center and mix and mingle with the local hockey fans. Although the outcome of the game was not in our favor, all of us had a blast learning more about the city of Los Angeles, making new friends and telling more people about the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth!

I would like to take this time to thank Travel Alberta for sponsoring our Royal Trio, as these exciting blog posts about our adventures south would not be possible without them! Both of our trips were amazing experiences and created some unforgettable memories, however our adventures don’t stop once we get home as our busy schedule for events around the city is in full swing! I’ll talk to you soon and give the scoop on the building portfolio of 2013 Royal Trio Stampede adventures!

-Princess Danielle

PS- Here is the George Strait song of the week: “Blue Clear Sky”- enjoy and have a great week!

Howdy Y`All !!

Mar

by Catherine Morneau, 2013 Stampede Princess

Oh Texas, we miss you… I am the lucky one who gets to talk about our amazing trip to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo!

We had such a good time down there, the International Committee of the rodeo did an incredible job taking care of us. We were introduced in the first Grand Entry of the rodeo on the Monday night. We also did some visits in the suites of the Reliant Stadium, inviting everyone to join us during The Calgary Stampede. So many people told me how much they like coming to the Calgary Stampede and how good of a rodeo it is.

We were also fortunate enough to watch the rodeo and go to three concerts. The rodeo was really intense with great cowboys and cowgirls and the concerts really entertaining. We saw in action Toby Keith, Gary Allan and Alan Jackson. Our favorite was Allan Jackson !! What a great singer!

For our last night in Houston we were invited to the International Gala, so there were people from all around the world reunited to talk about livestock, Western attires and rodeos. We took a lot of picture and got some really nice comments about our Buffalo beads outfit made by the lovely Janine by Janine`s Custom Creation.

We had a little bit of free time to do crazy things like riding a camel… yes in Texas! Haha, we all loved it but we definitely prefer our trusty steeds Hawk, Kansas and Snoopy! There was few moments when it was hard for me to understand the Texan accent but it still sound really lovely to me!

We received true western hospitality down in Texas, everyone was so welcoming to us and we will keep great memories forever of our Royal trip at the Houston livestock show and Rodeo!

We just got back and we are leaving again, Los Angeles here we come!!!

Catherine

INDIAN PRINCESS TRAVELLING TO GERMANY

Feb

The Indian Princess subcommittee is so excited to announce that once again, our Indian Princess will be traveling internationally in 2013.

Amber will travel to Germany next week to attend the ITB International Travel Show in Berlin, Germany March 6-10, 2013. Amber will dance at the Canadian Tourism Commission booth daily and will tour throughout the 27 pavilions of the show and participate in photos with attendees, radio interviews and other networking initiatives while inviting those she meets to the 2013 Calgary Stampede, Indian Village and the City of Calgary.

Amber will also dance at a Canadian Tourism Commission event at the Canadian Embassy on March 7 and attend a breakfast with press from around the world at the Funkturm on March 9.

The Indian Princess subcommittee wishes to thank the Calgary Stampede Tourism department and the Canadian Tourism Commission for once again providing an opportunity for the Indian Princess to participate in an international event and for this incredible opportunity for Amber.

The Journey Continues

Feb

As you all have already heard the count down is on for our trip to the Houston Rodeo!!!! My Stampede sisters and I are so excited, this is a dream come true. We will be promoting the Calgary Stampede and sharing our Western hospitality with the cowgirls and cowboys down south.

The one thing that is very important in any trip is having a good set of luggage to take with you. We were very fortunate to have Sears sponsor the Trio and supply us with three different sizes of suitcases each. Danielle, Catherine, and I have already tested them out on our trips to Banff, Edmonton, and of course Grey Cup in Toronto. They worked wonderfully and even could handle all our make-up, hair products, boots, and bling.

Even though we are very anxious to board the airplane and head out, we still have to keep focus on events around the city. Just last Saturday we had the pleasure of being invited to the 2nd Annual Calgary Bluegrass and Roots Music Festival where we were able to sit and listen to a few live bands play and mix and mingle with people who enjoy the Bluegrass style of music. Bluegrass is traditionally played on acoustic stringed instruments and is a form of American roots music and is mixed with Scottish, English, Welsh, and Irish traditional music. It was very enjoyable to be introduced to this different style of music.

This is the last you will hear from me till we return from our trip. I can’t wait to go and represent the Calgary Stampede and share all our experiences with you.

Exciting Royalty News: Time to Head South of the Border!!

Feb