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Before you plan that wildlife experience… you should read this
“I’ve been fighting my whole life to get people to stay further away from wildlife ” – Nadia Xenakis, Biologist In summary: For many of us that love animals, we seek out experiences with them to feel closer. Whether it’s watching whales, observing bears from a distance, or visiting an elephant sanctuary abroad, wildlife encounters…
Two chuckwagons collided at Saturday’s chuckwagon race, leading to serious injury for horse
VANCOUVER, July 12, 2026 – A horse has been seriously injured during the July 11th chuckwagon races at the Calgary Stampede, prompting renewed calls from the Vancouver Humane Society (VHS) to remove the dangerous event from the Stampede program. The horse suffered a serious injury when two teams collided while attempting to round the barrels during heat 3 of the races. Stampede representatives shared that an initial exam revealed no fractures, but the injury is…