Chuckwagon

Chuckwagon race is a national disgrace says Vancouver Humane Society

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Monday, July 15, 2019
Equestrian sports, Sports, Rodeos, Culture of Alberta, American Old West, Chuckwagon, Cuisine of the Western United States, Wagons, Calgary Stampede, Stampede, Chad Harden, Jerry Bremner

VANCOUVER, July 15, 2019 /CNW/ - The Vancouver Humane Society (VHS) is calling on the Calgary Stampede to cancel next year's chuckwagon race after three more horses died in the event on the last day of the Stampede.A total of six horses have died in this year's event.

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  • VANCOUVER, July 15, 2019 /CNW/ - The Vancouver Humane Society (VHS) is calling on the Calgary Stampede to cancel next year's chuckwagon race after three more horses died in the event on the last day of the Stampede.A total of six horses have died in this year's event.
  • A horse died in the race last year and more than 65 chuckwagon horses have died at the Stampede since 1986.
  • "This is a national disgrace," said VHS spokesmanPeter Fricker.
  • The chuckwagon race clearly puts horses at undue risk of injury and death."

Century Casinos reaches Important Milestones at Century Mile and brings Chuckwagon Finals to Century Downs

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Friday, November 2, 2018
Century Casinos, Chuckwagon, Sports, Western United States, Economy of the United States

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Nov. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Century Casinos, Inc. (NASDAQ Capital Market: CNTY) announced today that important milestones have been reached towards the opening of Century Mile Racetrack and Casino in South Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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  • COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Nov. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Century Casinos, Inc. (NASDAQ Capital Market: CNTY) announced today that important milestones have been reached towards the opening of Century Mile Racetrack and Casino in South Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
  • The casino and the racetrack at Century Mile are scheduled for opening in April of 2019.
  • Chuckwagon racing fans will have the opportunity to see the horses up close and experience the action with high profile Chuckwagon Racing stars.
  • Century Casinos disclaims any obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement that may be made from time to time by it or on its behalf.

Century Casinos reaches Important Milestones at Century Mile and brings Chuckwagon Finals to Century Downs

Retrieved on: 
Friday, November 2, 2018
Century Casinos, Chuckwagon, Sports, Western United States, Economy of the United States

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Nov. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Century Casinos, Inc. (NASDAQ Capital Market: CNTY) announced today that important milestones have been reached towards the opening of Century Mile Racetrack and Casino in South Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Key Points: 
  • COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Nov. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Century Casinos, Inc. (NASDAQ Capital Market: CNTY) announced today that important milestones have been reached towards the opening of Century Mile Racetrack and Casino in South Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
  • The casino and the racetrack at Century Mile are scheduled for opening in April of 2019.
  • Chuckwagon racing fans will have the opportunity to see the horses up close and experience the action with high profile Chuckwagon Racing stars.
  • Century Casinos disclaims any obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement that may be made from time to time by it or on its behalf.

Vancouver Humane Society calls for chuckwagon race to be suspended after horse dies

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Thursday, July 12, 2018
Sports, Calgary Stampede, Rodeos, Sport in Calgary, Chuckwagon racing, Chuckwagon, Humane society

VANCOUVER, July 12, 2018 /CNW/ - The Vancouver Humane Society (VHS) is calling on the Calgary Stampede to suspend its chuckwagon race after yet another horse had to be euthanized after being injured in the event on Wednesday.More than 60 chuckwagon horses have died at the Stampede since 1986.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, July 12, 2018 /CNW/ - The Vancouver Humane Society (VHS) is calling on the Calgary Stampede to suspend its chuckwagon race after yet another horse had to be euthanized after being injured in the event on Wednesday.More than 60 chuckwagon horses have died at the Stampede since 1986.
  • "Nearly every year horses die in this race, which clearly puts them at undue risk of injury and death," said VHS spokesman Peter Fricker.
  • "The Stampede has failed to stop horses dying and the public should let them know this is unacceptable."
  • The Vancouver Humane Society is a registered charity dedicated to the humane treatment of animals.