Rodeos, Reunions, and Hugs as Health Orders Vanish out West

Rodeos, Reunions, and Hugs as Health Orders Vanish out West
Crowds meander through Stampede Park on the first day of the Calgary Stampede in Calgary on July 9, 2021. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh
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Public health orders were lifted in British Columbia and Alberta July 1 and in Saskatchewan July 11, and many are relishing the chance to travel, see people, and do things they were unable to for 15 months.

After being denied the chance last year, thousands of Canadians are enjoying the Calgary Stampede, which kicked off on July 9.

Lee Harding
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Lee Harding is a journalist and think tank researcher based in Saskatchewan, and a contributor to The Epoch Times.
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