First Responders from Fort McMurray march in the Calgary Stampede parade thanking Albertans for their support during the Fort McMurray fires in Calgary, Alberta, on July 8. Fans arrvie early for the rodeo at the Calgary Stampede in Calgary on Saturday. ( TODD KOROL/REUTERS )CALGARY — The Calgary Stampede parade reserved a special spot for Fort McMurray on Friday, more than two months after a fierce wildfire forced everyone to flee the northeastern Alberta city. She said she wanted to convey her “gratitude and utmost respect” to the Fort McMurray first responders marching behind her. Alberta Premier Rachel Notley hugs her horse Splash before riding in the Calgary Stampede parade.

Source: thestar July 09, 2016 21:00 UTC