
Vehicle mitigation measures, overhead drones aimed to keep Calgary Stampede safe
CALGARY — Police and organizers say they’re confident security measures at the upcoming Calgary Stampede would prevent a vehicle attack like the deadly one at the Lapu Lapu Day celebration in Vancouver earlier this year.
More than 1.3 million people are expected to attend the 10-day rodeo and exhibition, which begins with a parade on Friday.
The Stampede grounds will be temporarily turned into a police district with a headquarters, incident commander, dispatcher and officers from across the city.
And vehicle access to the grounds will be extremely limited, said Kerrie Blizard, director of public safety and environment at the Stampede.