Vehicle mitigation measures, overhead drones aimed to keep Calgary Stampede safe
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.
Calgary Stampede rodeo safety to include shaded pens, heart monitors for horses
Tents are being set up to provide shade for bulls and broncs and some chuckwagon horses are to be fitted with tiny electrocardiograms at the upcoming Calgary Stampede.
Based on scorching heat at the rodeo last summer, Ed Pajor, a professor of animal behaviour and welfare in the University of Calgary's faculty of veterinary medicine, says the animals could use a break.