The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth is supposed to kick off in two weeks. But today, much of the grounds at the Calgary Stampede are covered by water as flooding continues to plague Calgary and the surrounding area. Video of the Grounds show that there is water from one side of the area to the other. The infield at the Grandstand looks like a giant, muddy swimming pool, and the horse barns are flooded. Organizers are taking a wait-and-see approach to the level of damage on the site’s buildings and facilities, which are spread over a 200-acre site. “We’re in the midst of a flooding situation,” Calgary Stampede spokesperson Kurt Kadatz said this morning. “We are continuing to assess the situation, but a large portion of our site has been impacted by water.” “Water levels are still rising on both the Elbow and Bow Rivers. We’re in a state of monitoring right now, protecting our people and staff. “We are not asking people to get too close to assess or monitor.” As for damage, “we have to wait until flood waters begin to recede before we can go in and do a thorough investigation,” he said. A pedestrian bridge, one of four bridges on the site, was swept away by the raging waters, he confirmed...
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