Alfa Romeoâs Giuliaâthe vehicle that is to spearhead the brandâs hopeful resurgence in the U.S.âhad previously been detailed only in high-performance Quadrifoglio guise, complete with a 505-hp engine and a $70,000 price tag. Now, Alfa Romeo is sharing specifics on the mainstream Giulia variants for the U.S. market.
Tanner Milan, from Cochrane, Alta., competes in the steer wrestling event during Calgary Stampede rodeo action in Calgary on July 5, 2015. (Jeff McIntosh/Canadian Press) The Stampede has definitely succeeded in one aspect this year, providing a distraction for the downtrodden oilpatch. For much of the past year talk on the streets of downtown Calgary has been about the decline in the price of oil.
The 2012 Centennial Stampede will be taking place July 6-15, 2012. The first Calgary Stampede took place over six days in September of 1912. The Calgary Stampede is a not-for-profit organization. The area where the Stampede takes place is referred to as âthe Groundsâ by locals (itâs short for the Stampede Grounds). The Stampede employs over 1200 people year-round. 3000 additional employees are hired to help out with the 10 day event.