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Imagination, though, is what most of us have long had to rely on, as this rarefied part of the venerable old building has for more than a century been the sole purview of political leaders, royalty, celebrities and the wealthy. All that’s changed, at least for the month of July, as the Fairmont Gold Lounge will be accessible to regular folks for what is being billed as an “elevated Stampede experience.”
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Watching over a recent preview evening of his brainchild, the Palliser’s executive chef Eraj Jayawickreme is convinced that’s exactly what Calgarians are looking for this Stampede as we emerge from a global pandemic, many having halted their discretionary spending and in the mood for something a little more luxurious than the usual barn party.