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Prime Minister Mark Carney to attend Calgary Stampede

The visit comes as Carney returns from a trip abroad, marking a stop in Alberta during the annual summer festival.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is travelling to Calgary for the annual Calgary Stampede, according to wire reports. The visit follows closely on the heels of a recent trip abroad by the prime minister.

Details on Carney's specific itinerary, events he plans to attend, or the length of his stay in Alberta were not included in the available reports.

The Calgary Stampede is a major annual summer event in the city, drawing large crowds and frequently attracting visits from federal and provincial political figures.

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