Calgarians Put Water Crisis Aside for Fun at Stampede

Calgary residents took some relief from their water woes on July 5, lining up six-deep downtown to watch the parade launching the annual summer Stampede festival. “I’m saddled up,” said Rita Freese, with her grandson beside her. Ms. Freese said she has been curbside to watch the parade since 1989. She watched it on TV last year, but said it wasn’t the same. “I said, ‘I’m never not going again, come rain or shine.'” Some savvy parade watchers began preparations on July 4 night, roping together camping chairs to ensure a front-row view. Others arrived as the sun rose, hours before the start, to ensure a good spot to watch the 100 entries, including 21 floats, 11 marching bands and 700 horses....