[Western Spaghetti]

I don't think Calgarians should be trying to create some kind of special image for the city. It has to come naturally or it won't work. It's going to take time, and the western/cowboy thing may never entirely go away. Nor should it. I liken it to Oktoberfest in Munich, do you think those guys like to wear leiderhosen and sing those goofy songs?

For now be thankful that Calgary has something like the Stampede. It's Canada's largest single festival and it actually does tie into local history. Very few cities in North America can claim that. Yeah, it's a bit goofy with the western wear, etc..but at least it's not the usual jazz or arts festival that every city has, it's something different.