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Alex Hughes works the crowd

July 11, 2012May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

Alex Hughes is a Calgary singer who is a familiar face at the Stampede Parade. In this photo she is performing on top a float that led the Indian Parade down Stephen Avenue Mall. You can hear some of her music at www.alexhughes.com. This is one of countless events put on downtown as part of the Stampede.

Andrea Slobodian

December 9, 2011May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

This is Andrea Slobodian with Sun News. Despite appearing on national TV, and covering other people, she feels that taking her picture violates her privacy. Please see the description of this image for the full story.

With Guitar at Stampede 2010

July 18, 2010May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

I forgot her name, but she is one of the people performing on an outside stage at the 2010 Calgary Sampede Grounds. She was one of the competitors in the Calgary Stampede Talent Search.

Singing with Guitar at Stampede 2010

July 18, 2010May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

I forgot her name, but she is one of the people performing on an outside stage at the 2010 Calgary Sampede Grounds. She was one of the competitors in the Calgary Stampede Talent Search.

CTV coverage of Olympic Party

February 13, 2010May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

Light wasn't that great, since the sky was cloudy. So, it helps if the subject has their own light.

Sonal sings

November 28, 2009May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

Sonal performed at Olympic Plaza as part of the Grey Cup Festival in Calgary on Saturday, November 28, 2009. For more about her see her MySpace and Facebook pages. I thought she was a great singer.

50/50 winner gives back

October 11, 2009May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

This is Henry Assen, president of the Alzheimers Society of Calgary. He had just announced the winner of the 50/50 draw, and then said that the winner, standing next to him, is his daughter. So, with a bit of encouragement, she announced she would donate the money to the Society.

Youth Talent at Stampede 2009

July 12, 2009May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

Some of the entertainment at the Stampede grounds on Sunday, July 12, the last day of the 2009 Calgary Stampede.

Speaking for disability rights

May 29, 2009May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

A speaker with addresses the crowd at Olympic Plaza before people began the parade.

Wrapped for freshness

May 17, 2009May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

Before the girl from the audience wrapped the escape artist in plastic, he was already in a straightjacket. This was at the Eau Claire Busker Circle Stage.

Heather Anderson speaks for animals

May 2, 2009May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

While the primary focus was obviously on marijuana, Heather Anderson was allowed to speak to the crowd about cruelty to animals, and her group "DAISY", which stands for "Deligates for Inhuman Animal Suffering Y?". This is outside of Calgary City Hall.

Heather Anderson with Keith Fagin

May 2, 2009May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

While the primary focus was obviously on marijuana, Heather Anderson (left) was introduced to the crowd by Keith Fagin, Calgary 420 leader, to speak about cruelty to animals, and her group "DAISY", which stands for "Deligates for Inhuman Animal Suffering Y?". This is outside of Calgary City Hall.