CALGARY Officials with the Calgary Stampede says this year’s event was a success, despite the attendance numbers taking a big hit. “We know initially there may have been some skepticism,” said CEO Dana Peers. “But we committed ourselves to open, ongoing an honest communication.” The Calgary Stampede says it saw daily attendance numbers average around 50,000, but add a more detailed attendance record will be known on Monday, once the gates shut Sunday night. Staff say that of those who attended this year, 73 per cent are Calgarians, 13 per cent from other areas in Alberta and 12 per cent were from other parts of Canada.
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