Calgary Stampede officials made a flashy appearance on Wednesday in Vancouver — where animal rights groups have caused a big ruckus about the exhibition’s use of animals. As white cowboy hats were offered as part of a contest to generate buzz about the 100th anniversary of The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, the Vancouver Humane Society reiterated its concerns about Calgary’s annual event. “The Stampede rodeo, as with all rodeos, involves subjecting animals to fear, pain and stress for the sake of entertainment, and we think that’s immoral,” Vancouver Humane Society spokesman Peter Fricker said, adding people shouldn’t boycott the entire exhibition—just events involving animals. But it appears many Vancouverites do not share that view. About 130 participants gathered at the Vancouver Art Gallery south stairs where white hats lined the steps. After everyone found a hat to stand next to, contestants picked up the Stetsons in search of a red envelope underneath. Vancouver resident Ibrahim Alwesaly found the winning envelope. He will be flying out to Calgary in July where he’ll get free Stampede access, hotel accommodation and tickets to see Garth Brooks...
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