Calgary Stampede

MEDIA ADVISORY -- PAWFC III hosts pre-event mock weigh-ins and meet & greet with Cris Cyborg and Felicia Spencer; Chuck Liddell available for interviews

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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Face Off (mock weigh-ins): 2:00-3:00 p.m.

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  • Face Off (mock weigh-ins): 2:00-3:00 p.m.
    Meet & Greet with Cris Cyborg and Felicia Spencer: 3:00-4:00 p.m.
  • Interviews and photo opportunities will be available at the Face Off mock weigh-ins and meet & greet.
  • Please RSVP to Sarah Ferguson at [email protected] by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 8, 2024
    Saturday, March 9, 2024 | 4:00 – 10:00 p.m.
    Media badges are available for the event, please confirm your interest with Sarah Ferguson at [email protected] .
  • Additionally, media accreditation can be picked up at the box office in the Nutrien Western Event Centre at Stampede Park during the event.

Pallas Athena Women’s Fighting Championship announces elite lineup of female fighters and guest appearance by Chuck Liddell

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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Today, Pallas Athena officially announces this year’s fighters, adding new categories to the event.

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  • Today, Pallas Athena officially announces this year’s fighters, adding new categories to the event.
  • Not to mention, guest appearances from Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) icons Chuck Liddell, Cris Cyborg and Felicia Spencer, guaranteeing MMA fans and thrill-seekers an adrenaline-pumping show.
  • In addition to Liddel’s special guest appearance, the MMA legend will be hosting meet and greets for all attendees with VIP Access.
  • For more information about Pallas Athena Women’s Fighting Championship, please visit https://pawfc.com .

Pallas Athena Women’s Fighting Championship returns to Calgary March 9, 2024

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pallas Athena Women’s Fighting Championship (Pallas Athena or PAWFC) is thrilled to announce that competitive women’s Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) will return to Calgary on March 9, 2024, at the Nutrien Western Events Centre at Stampede Park.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pallas Athena Women’s Fighting Championship (Pallas Athena or PAWFC) is thrilled to announce that competitive women’s Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) will return to Calgary on March 9, 2024, at the Nutrien Western Events Centre at Stampede Park.
  • Pallas Athena is the first-of-its-kind in Western Canada, hosting competitive sporting events that showcase the best professional all-women MMA fighters from Canada and around the world.
  • This March, fighters from various ages, weight classes and skill levels will take to the ring in Calgary once again to battle for the championship.
  • For more information about Pallas Athena Women’s Fighting Championship, please visit https://pawfc.com .

Nitrocross Will Bring Even More Electrifying Horsepower to Calgary’s Iconic Stampede Park

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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Nitrocross will return to Calgary’s GMC Stadium at Stampede Park for two days of heart-pumping action: Friday, February 2nd and Saturday, February 3rd, 2024.

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  • Nitrocross will return to Calgary’s GMC Stadium at Stampede Park for two days of heart-pumping action: Friday, February 2nd and Saturday, February 3rd, 2024.
  • The Nitrocross team is following up on the biggest event in the property’s history with even more cars, more action, and more entertainment.
  • Tickets to Nitrocross Calgary go on sale to the general public this Friday, November 17 at 10am and will be available at nitrocrossracing.com .
  • Fraser McConnell (JAM), a versatile pro with three Nitrocross victories to date – and who won the Battle Brackets in Calgary last February - looks forward to returning to Stampede Park.

24th World Petroleum Congress Kicks Off in Calgary

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 24th World Petroleum Congress (WPC) officially kicks off today, bringing thought leaders from across the global energy industry to Calgary, AB.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 24th World Petroleum Congress (WPC) officially kicks off today, bringing thought leaders from across the global energy industry to Calgary, AB.
  • “On behalf of the WPC Organising Committee for Canada, I am thrilled to officially welcome the world to Calgary for the 24th World Petroleum Congress,” said Denis Painchaud, President & CEO, Organising Committee for Canada (“OCAN”).
  • Additionally, a name-changing ceremony took place to officially mark the World Petroleum Council’s transition to its new name, WPC Energy, which was announced earlier this summer.
  • He is only the twelfth recipient of the Dewhurst Award in the nearly 90-year history of the World Petroleum Council.

Beef industry receives funding to support its sustainable development

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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The Beef Cattle Research Council, a division of the Canadian Cattle Association, will administer the Beef and Forage Cluster.

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  • The Beef Cattle Research Council, a division of the Canadian Cattle Association, will administer the Beef and Forage Cluster.
  • The investment aims to drive the growth of Canada's beef industry through research, innovation and technology transfer, while improving their environmental footprint.
  • "Across the country, beef farmers and ranchers are incorporating new methods into their day-to-day routines to meet the global demand for Canadian beef.
  • The Beef Cattle Research Council, an operating division of the Canadian Cattle Association, determines research and development priorities for the beef cattle industry and administrates the research funding allocation of the producer-paid Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off to fund beef, cattle and forage research and technology transfer.

Amazon Web Services and Momentum Bring Fiber Optic Fusion Splicing Certificate to Calgary

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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Calgary, Alberta, July 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During the Alberta Investment Forum at the Calgary Stampede, Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced it has teamed up with Momentum—a community organization committed to providing relevant skills-based training programs to help build an inclusive local economy—to bring a free fiber optic fusion splicing training course to Calgary.

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  • Calgary, Alberta, July 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During the Alberta Investment Forum at the Calgary Stampede, Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced it has teamed up with Momentum—a community organization committed to providing relevant skills-based training programs to help build an inclusive local economy—to bring a free fiber optic fusion splicing training course to Calgary.
  • These specialized skills are among those expected to experience the fastest pace of job growth in the Calgary region .
  • The two-day course will create a pipeline of qualified talent for local and national fiber optic installation and repair companies.
  • To learn more about the AWS Fusion Splicing program, visit AWS Fusion Splicing Certificate website .

Eyes of the World on Calgary as the Global Energy Show Brings Together Decision Makers to Lead Change for the Energy Industry

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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The annual event brings energy executives, stakeholders, partners and thought leaders from around the world together under one roof.

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  • The annual event brings energy executives, stakeholders, partners and thought leaders from around the world together under one roof.
  • The Global Energy Show represents a fully-integrated and diverse energy sector and is the largest B2B exhibition and conference showcasing the next generation of professionals.
  • The Official Global Energy Show After Party is at Cowboys Dancehall and open to all participants with a badge.
  • For more information on how to participate in the Global Energy Show, please visit

LONGi Solar North America Launches Hi-MO 7 PV Module in Canada

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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CALGARY, AB, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LONGi, a global leader in solar technology, is proud to announce the immediate availability of its latest PV module, the Hi-MO 7, in Canada. This cutting-edge solar solution will further strengthen LONGi's presence in the Canadian utility-scale solar market, which saw annual installations increase by over 75% in 2022 compared to 2021 and is set to accelerate further with new federal policy incentives.

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  • High-performance bifacial HPDC solar module touts 22.5% efficiency, strengthening company's position for utility-scale solar projects in Canada
    CALGARY, AB, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LONGi , a global leader in solar technology, is proud to announce the immediate availability of its latest PV module, the Hi-MO 7, in Canada.
  • The Hi-MO 7 module was launched globally in May and represents a significant advancement in solar technology, combining efficiency, reliability and sustainability.
  • "We are thrilled to introduce the Hi-MO 7 PV module to the Canadian market," said Steven Chan, head of LONGi North America.
  • The Hi-MO 7 module showcases our dedication to solar technology innovation and reinforces our position as a leading provider of PV modules worldwide."

DETECTIVE DUO TRY TO KEEP EVIL FORCES AWAY IN NEW CANADIAN ORIGINAL SERIES, PSI COPS, DEBUTING JUNE 4 ON ADULT SWIM AND STACKTV

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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Well yes, but alongside aliens and old men, voodoo dolls and the ever-important debate of hamburgers vs. tacos, you'll find them in Adult Swim Canada's first original animated series, Psi Cops premiering Sunday, June 4 at 12:30 a.m. ET/PT on Adult Swim and available to stream live and on demand with STACKTV.

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  • Well yes, but alongside aliens and old men, voodoo dolls and the ever-important debate of hamburgers vs. tacos, you'll find them in Adult Swim Canada's first original animated series, Psi Cops premiering Sunday, June 4 at 12:30 a.m. ET/PT on Adult Swim and available to stream live and on demand with STACKTV.
  • Unjustifiably bold and unnecessarily creative, detectives Kydd and Felixx work as paranormal investigators at Psi Cops, a secret agency crammed into a shady office complex and helmed by true believer, Chief Beef.
  • Adult Swim can be streamed via STACKTV , available on Amazon Prime Video Channels, FuboTV, Rogers Ignite TV and Ignite SmartStream.
  • The network is also available through all major TV distributors, including: Bell, Cogeco, Eastlink, Rogers, SaskTel, Shaw, Shaw Direct, Telus and Videotron.