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Woodstock Going Western in Support of Alberta Flood Relief

Friday, 5 July 2013 at 11:10

Woodstock is set to get a taste of the Calgary Stampede. The local Salvation Army is hosting a "Stampede Breakfast", and Officer Stephen Sears who has put the event together says they're trying to bring the Stampede tradition to Woodstock. "We're going to have a Chuckwagon, we're going to have a petting farm, we're going to serve pancakes and sausages and baked beans on the side because you know what? In true western heritage, whey you're out there on the range, that Chuckwagon constantly serves up baked beans, so we're going to be doing that too." The food and supplies for the event have been donated by various local businesses. While it should make for a fun and entertaining morning, the event does have a serious, underlying cause. Sears says donations are being collected at the event to support the ongoing relief efforts in Southern Alberta. "This is a free event, in true Stampede style, it's always free. But we're going to be asking if you can make a financial contribution, we would greatly appreciate it, and 100% of whatever comes in will go directly to the relief efforts in Southern Alberta." Tomorrow's breakfast in Woodstock runs from 8:30-11:30AM at the Salvation Army Church at Norwich Ave. and Juliana Drive. Sears, who moved to Woodstock from Calgary just over a year-ago, but says he's been here long enough to know the community will come together for those in need. "You know, what can we do here in Woodstock to stand alongside these Albertans, who, by the way, 30-years-ago when we were devastated by these tornadoes, stood in the gap with us." Despite historic flooding just 2-weeks ago, the real Calgary Stampede got underway this morning. It started with the Stampede Parade, which was headed by Astronaut Chris Hadfield, who paid special tribute to the first responders who worked to keep people safe during the flooding.

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