ADVERTISEMENT

Calgary

Calgary Stampede announcer’s career turns 40: ‘Might as well do another 40’

Published

Les McIntyre speaks into the microphone at a rodeo in Alberta in an undated handout photo. The longtime announcer on the province's chuckwagon circuit is celebrating 40 years on the mic this summer, and will be the announcer at the upcoming Calgary Stampede from July 4 - 13, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Kelly McIntyre)
Les McIntyre speaks into the microphone at a rodeo in Alberta in an undated handout photo. The longtime announcer on the province's chuckwagon circuit is celebrating 40 years on the mic this summer, and will be the announcer at the upcoming Calgary Stampede from July 4 - 13, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Kelly McIntyre (Mandatory Credit)