Acknowledgements

I would like to thank the contributors to this volume, the genesis of which dates back to 2004 and the Faculty of Communication and Culture’s inaugural course on the culture of the Stampede. Their time, effort, and co-operation are greatly appreciated. I would also like to acknowledge the support and cooperation of the Calgary Stampede and especially its generosity in supplying most of the visuals that appear in the book. Here a special thanks goes to Tracey Read, manager, Government Relations and Community Partnership, who helped me so much in so many ways.

Max ForanUniversity of CalgaryNovember 2007