b'2025 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY CALGARY STAMPEDE CALGARY STAMPEDE 2025 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY16 17Senior members of the Young Canadians perform during the 2025 Grandstand Show presented by Freedom Mobile. President & Chair of the Board Stuart OConnor (left) and 2025 Stampede Poster artist Elora Kiddle (right) at the unveiling of the 2025 Calgary Stampede Poster.Young CanadiansStudents have authentic experiences that bring the AlbertaKiddle received the $10,000 Dustin Peers Memorial Scholarship,OH Ranch Education Programcurriculum to life.funded by the Brandon Flock Foundation, which also provided an Through training in dance, voice and performance, the Youngadditional $10,000 in scholarships for the top eight finalists. The Calgary Stampede OH Ranch is one of Albertas most Canadians School of Performing Arts gave youth meaningfulThese experiences are hands-on, utilizing space and exhibits withinhistoric properties and remains an authentic working cattle opportunities to develop their artistic skills and reach new levels ofSam and across Stampede Park in an engaging and fun way. The Calgary Stampede Youth Poster Competition is a uniqueranch. Each year, students are invited to explore topics of personal achievement. Members took part in several communityopportunity where talented artists aged 15-24 from across Albertaranching, sustainability, ecosystem management, environmental performances and collaborations, including Guitar Hero with Full-day field trips for grades K-6 are invited to submit their artwork for the chance to design thestewardship, Alberta history, culture and more.Revv52, Once Upon a Christmas at Heritage Park, a feature video 271 classes in first full year Calgary Stampede Poster.project and a dance-intensive workshop with the internationally 6,746 students Programming for grades 46 renowned Seaweed Sisters. Stampede School 1,014 students Youth Poster Competition 40 classes from 16 schools123 members, aged 819Stampede School is an immersive educational experience for 21 performances throughout the year,The 2025 Stampede Poster, created by 22-year-old Calgarianstudents in grades 1-12 that relocates their classroom to StampedeCalgary Stampede ShowridersElora Kiddle, captured the intensity of barrel racing and stood asPark for one week. Students and teachers make connections including daily appearances a vibrant symbol of determination, courage and perseverance.to history, agriculture, First Nations and Western heritage, in the 2025 Grandstand Show The artwork, titled Grit to Greatness, depicted Barrel Racer Kelliewhile surrounded by Western artifacts, unique cultures, equineThe Calgary Stampede Showriders are a dynamic group of young 323,463 spectators watched the Jorgensen (ne Collier) and her horse, Salty, in a thrilling momentclassmates and intriguing guest speakers. equestrians who showcase Western heritage through precision riding and teamwork. They performed musical rides several Young Canadians perform in the from the 2021 Calgary Stampede Rodeo. times a day during Stampede 2025 and appeared at community 2025 Grandstand Show presented by This year, students and teachers explored guiding questionsevents throughout the year, including the Red Deer Horse Expo, Freedom Mobile A three-time participant in the Youth Poster Competition andsuch as How have the contributions of diverse people shaped recent graduate of Alberta University of the Arts, Kiddle fulfilledAlbertas identity, both in the past and today? and What do weStrathmore Stampede and Canmore Canada Day Parade.Sam Centre Education Program a long-held dream by being named the 2025 Calgary Stampedewant our legacy to be? In 2025, the Stampede Showriders marked a major milestone as Poster Artist. Growing up in Calgary, she attended the annualthey celebrated their 40th anniversary.Sam Education invites students and educators into Sam Centre tocelebration with her family, worked her first job in the Grandstand558 students connect the Stampede and community through storytelling. and watched her twin sister Emily perform as a trombonist with22 classes from 11 schools the Calgary Stampede Showband.'