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Originally Posted by blankall
The Stampede started in 1912....It wasn't some modern marketing gimic. Calgary has a history of farming and ranching, which is genuine. Prior to the discovery of oil, Alberta was primarily as ranching and agricultural economy. I'm not sure what your pre-requisites are for a "real ranching and farming" lifestyle.
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It started in 1912 as a marketing gimic to celebrate cowboy culture and a fading way of life by a guy from New York
https://www.google.ca/amp/s/calgaryh...on-earth-2/amp
It’s always been faux nostalgia for a time passed by that never existed. That was the whole concept. It was offered to Winnipeg. It’s based off of wedicks experience with Buffalo Bills Wild West show.