COVID-19: Kenney outlines Alberta’s reopening plan for summer But with the COVID-19 pandemic still a factor in the weeks leading up to the July event, there are several safety measures to be in effect and others still in consideration.“It still will be a different Stampede than we’ve had in the past, there will continue to be safety measures in place,” Calgary Stampede spokesperson Kristina Barnes told Global News.“Expect fewer people, things laid out differently — we will continue to move forward with those plans.”Stampede officials said they’re expecting to introduce pre-purchased park entry to avoid large crowds at the gates, as well as capacity limits within the Grandstand and other shows.Planning for the Stampede has proven.