Organizers hoping new exhibits and attractions offer Calgary Stampede attendees even more [Video]

Shannon Greer, the Calgary Stampede’s communications and media relations manager, talks with Alberta Primetime host Michael Higgins about this year’s edition of ‘The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.’

Michael Higgins: Calgarians obviously came together, navigating four weeks of water woes. How do you see the Stampede now helping transition the city out of a time of crisis?

Shannon Greer: As an agricultural society, the Calgary Stampede has always been crucially aware of the important role that water plays and in water conservation. So we’ve really been focused on three main areas, which are: reducing our water use, using non-potable water where we can, and bringing in water from outside of the City of Calgary where it’s needed.

Michael Higgins: As many Albertans know, the outdoor water restrictions remain in place, but as you say, you are bringing in water. Where’s that being used? Is that in the rodeo grounds for the chuckwagon races?

Shannon Greer: We’re …