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Coming This Wednesday: Street Legal Supercars at the Okotoks Show & Shine New video drops this Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. on the KassDays YouTube channel! We headed to the 2025 Okotoks Show & Shine and found a whole lot more than the usual classic cars and trucks. The streets of Olde Towne were packed with everything from beautifully restored 1950s Chevy pickups to a genuine street-legal Lamborghini Countach with those iconic scissor doors wide open. Think a local show is only for vintage rides? This one proved otherwise. A massive custom car gathering with some serious eye-candy — including that red Lambo that completely stole the show. Watch the full walkthrough when it goes live Wednesday: https://youtu.be/cZVspHz8p_8 See you there! #CarShow #OkotoksShowandShine #ClassicCars #CalgaryVlogger 
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Here’s a trio of photos from Kananaskis Country that capture why getting out into the mountains is so worth it.
Cat Creek Falls (yesterday) A short, rewarding hike brings you to this waterfall tumbling over rocky cliffs into a clear pool. Standing right there with the camera, listening to the water and feeling the cool mist—pure Alberta magic. Easy enough for most people, yet it still delivers that sense of being properly in the wilderness. Forget Me Not Pond (a few years back) The middle photo is from this peaceful little gem in the Elbow Valley. The wooden boardwalk, the turquoise water, the forest and mountains all around… it’s the kind of place that makes you slow down and just breathe. Family-friendly, stroller-friendly, and perfect for a quiet stroll or picnic. Kananaskis Beauty (the third shot) I’m still not 100% sure if this is another view from Forget Me Not Pond or somewhere near Upper Kananaskis Lake, but either way the reflection of the peaks in that still water is pure poetry. Calm, green, and framed by trees—it stops you in your tracks. All three spots sit in the same beautiful backyard we have in Kananaskis Country. They prove the same simple truth: there is so much beauty waiting outside our four walls. The trails, the water, the mountains, the quiet—these places recharge the soul in a way screens never can. Just one important reminder while you’re out there: this is real wilderness. The wildlife isn’t here for cuddles. Bears, cougars, and other animals call these places home. Carry bear spray, make noise, give them space, and stay smart. Respect the land and the creatures that live on it so we can all keep enjoying it for years to come. Get outside when you can. The views are waiting. — KassDays #KananaskisCountry #getoutside #hikingAlberta #KassDays Mister Wonder Bread rolled into Calgary once again, and the Mini Moto Olympics delivered exactly what we love about this little scene: pure, unpretentious fun.
This isn’t a massive production. No big grandstands, no corporate circus. Just a sunny parking lot, a mountain of bright orange cones, a bunch of enthusiastic riders on everything from tiny pit bikes to wild custom builds, and a community that always makes you feel welcome. We’ve now been to at least two (maybe three?) of their events, and every single time the people are the real highlight — friendly, easy-going, and genuinely happy to share the day with anyone who shows up with a small bike and a sense of humour. The obstacle course itself is pure chaos in the best way. Cones everywhere. Tight turns. Slippery pavement. Riders pushing their little machines harder than they probably should. You get the full spectrum: silky-smooth talent, last-second saves, and the occasional glorious tip-over that has the whole crowd laughing and cheering at the same time. Between the action we wandered the Show & Shine area and, of course, found a few favourites. One bike in particular stopped us in our tracks — a beautiful little blue Honda that immediately transported us back to the tiny mopeds and mini bikes you still see puttering around Europe. Classic shape, perfect stance, pure nostalgia on two wheels. Absolute icon. Shout-out to the local Calgary bike shop and the organizers for putting this on. These grassroots days are what keep the mini moto spirit alive. No egos, just good people, small engines, and a parking lot full of orange cones waiting to be conquered. The full video is live on the KassDays channel now. Come for the cone carnage, stay for the classic Honda vibes and the friendly Calgary crew. See you at the next one. We’re already looking forward to it. 🏍️🏆 #MiniMotoChalleng #MiniBikes #MiniMotoOlympics #KassDays
Indian Relay Lights Up Canada Day in Millarville Alberta
Canada Day in Millarville, Alberta, has long been a classic southern Alberta tradition—thoroughbreds thundering down the track, families in red and white, beer gardens humming, and that wide-open foothills feeling that makes the day feel bigger than the calendar. This year the 121st running of the Canada Day Races delivered all of that and more when the Indian Relay rolled in and reminded everyone what pure horsemanship looks like when there’s nothing between rider and horse but skill, balance, and trust. No saddle. No stirrups. No safety net. Just a rider, their horses, and a team working in perfect chaos as the athlete vaults from one galloping horse to the next, lap after lap. It’s called one of North America’s original extreme sports for a reason. Watching it live, you feel the speed in your chest. The horses come in hot, the exchange zone erupts in controlled mayhem, and somehow the rider sticks the landing and fires off again. One mistake and everything can go sideways in a heartbeat. When it goes right, it’s poetry at full throttle. I’ve had my own horses and spent more than a few hours riding bareback. It’s a completely different language. Without a saddle you learn fast that your legs are everything—gripping, guiding, communicating. You sit deeper, feel every shift of the horse’s body, and rely on balance and quiet confidence more than any piece of tack. Indian Relay takes that skill and multiplies it by three horses, race-day adrenaline, and the pressure of a roaring crowd. These riders make it look almost casual, but anyone who’s ever swung a leg over a bareback horse knows how much strength, timing, and pure guts it actually takes. The Millarville crowd got a real treat. The event mixed the usual Canada Day favourites—stock horse races, sidesaddle elegance, kids tearing around in foot races—with the raw intensity of the Relay. It felt like the perfect Alberta celebration: heritage, community, and heart-pounding action all in one place. Families cheered, cameras clicked, and for a few electrifying minutes the track belonged to the bareback athletes and their lightning-fast partners. Events like this are why local race days still matter. They’re not just about the finish line. They’re about watching people who truly know horses do something most of us would never attempt. They’re about celebrating a tradition that runs deep in Indigenous communities across the prairies and beyond. And they’re about that Canada Day feeling of gathering outside, dust in the air, and the shared thrill of something genuinely exciting. If you missed the Indian Relay at Millarville this Canada Day, keep an eye out for the next one. These races pop up across Alberta all summer. When you see it in person, you’ll understand why people call it extreme. And if you’ve ever ridden bareback yourself, you’ll appreciate the quiet mastery even more—those legs working overtime, that perfect balance, and the trust between rider and horse that no saddle could ever replace. KassDays will be out there again the next time the dust starts flying. See you at the rail. #indianrelay #horseracing #MillarvilleAlberta #BarebackRacing When the Alberta summer sky turned dark and the rain started coming down in sheets, most outdoor events would have packed it in. Not the dogs—or their handlers—at the 2025 Alberta Kennel Club Summer Classic. Held August 1–4, 2025, over the August long weekend at the Okotoks Agricultural Society grounds (17049 – 306 Ave. East, Foothills), this was one of Canada’s largest outdoor dog shows and only the second year the event had called Okotoks home after more than a decade at Spruce Meadows. What spectators and competitors got was pure small-town Alberta energy mixed with world-class canine athleticism—and a healthy dose of prairie weather drama. KassDays’ new full-4K feature, Storms & Show Dogs! 🌩️🐕 Inside an Outdoor Champion Dog Show, drops tomorrow afternoon and takes you right ringside through it all. A massive four-day canine takeover Organizers reported nearly 5,525 canine entries across the weekend, with 700–800 dogs competing each day in conformation alone. More than 5,000 dogs in total took part in:
Alberta Kennel Club president Wendy Hamilton-Petkau put the top prize in perspective: “To win Best in Show is like winning in the Olympics.” Despite grey skies, muddy paths, and the occasional rumble of thunder, 750–1,000 spectators still showed up. Handlers and dogs simply adapted—exactly the resilience captured in the KassDays video. The weather becomes part of the story The title Storms & Show Dogs is no exaggeration. Contemporary reports described “wet paws and wagging tails,” with competitors and organizers pushing through rain that would have sidelined lesser events. One owner whose miniature bull terrier scored multiple wins on its first-ever show weekend summed it up perfectly: the rain was “a bit of a drag,” but “the show organizers do a fantastic job.” KassDays’ footage captures that grit—handlers carefully navigating wet grass, dogs still flying through agility tunnels and jumps, and the unmistakable energy of a hometown classic that refuses to quit. Breeds on display (and yes, plenty of Great Danes)From elegant Standard Poodles (like the striking white one featured in the video thumbnail) to Scottish Terriers, Australian Shepherds, Finnish Lapphunds, and working-group powerhouses, the rings were packed with variety. Great Danes were notably well-represented in the Working Group throughout the weekend—entries in the 6–8 range on several days, with strong showings that included Group placements. It’s part of a broader trend many regulars have noticed: these gentle giants are becoming more visible at Western Canadian shows, bringing their impressive size, elegant movement, and calm presence to the rings. Looking ahead The 2025 Okotoks edition marked a successful public return after the previous year’s closed-to-spectators trial run. For 2026 the Summer Classic is already on the move again—this time to the Ranch House Grounds neighbouring the Calgary Polo Club (24041 306 Ave. W, Okotoks). The new site sits in the same Foothills County area just south of Calgary, close to Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School, and promises expansive grass for agility plus a picturesque Rocky Mountain backdrop. Dates are July 31–August 3, 2026, so it hasn’t happened yet. But first, relive the 2025 classic the way only KassDays can deliver it: up close, in glorious 4K, storms and all. Don’t miss Storms & Show Dogs! 🌩️🐕 Inside an Outdoor Champion Dog Show dropping tomorrow afternoon on the KassDays YouTube channel. Whether you’re a dedicated dog-show regular or just looking for pure Alberta summer energy, this one captures the heart of the Summer Classic perfectly. #DogShow #AlbertaKennelClub #CalgaryPoloClub #dogbreedsshow #KassDays
Diamond Valley Show & Shine: Rain or Shine (2025 Recap + 2026 Details) Alberta car culture doesn’t wait for perfect weather. The third annual Diamond Valley Show & Shine in 2025 proved it — the event went ahead under steady rain, and the streets of Diamond Valley still filled with classic cars, hot rods, trucks, and custom builds from across the province. The Diamond Valley Car Club hosted the show with the usual local energy: Teamsters Local 362 sound stage and DJ, food trucks, a popular “car blowup” raffle, and plenty of enthusiasts who showed up ready for whatever the sky threw at them. Profits went back into the community (Oilfields Food Bank, 4H, and the Diamond Valley Fire Training Centre). Here’s a quick look at the day: 👉 Short version – https://youtube.com/shorts/x3Xi_enPLSM Want the full walk-through with more cars, closer details, and the complete rainy-day atmosphere? 👉 Full video – https://youtu.be/yitcLREkMQU Looking ahead – 2026 Diamond Valley Show & Shine is tomorrow The fourth annual show happens Sunday, July 26, 2026.
Whether you’re watching the 2025 footage or heading out tomorrow for pancakes and cars, the Diamond Valley Show & Shine continues to be one of the best small-town events in the foothills. See you out there (umbrella optional). #DiamondValleyShowandShine #CarShow #BlackDiamond #KassDays
Rain or shine, the show goes on! That’s exactly what happened at the annual Diamond Valley Car Show in Alberta. What was billed as a perfect “Show & Shine” quickly turned into a “Show & Rain” adventure, but the dedicated car community showed up in full force anyway. In the video, you’ll join us as we tour the streets of Diamond Valley, dodging raindrops while admiring an incredible lineup of classic muscle cars, custom builds, and stunning local rides. Even with wet conditions, owners proudly displayed their pride and joy, proving that true car enthusiasts aren’t easily deterred by a little Alberta weather. Highlights from the Day:
Watch the full video now on the KassDays YouTube channel and experience the Diamond Valley Car Show for yourself. From the rainy arrivals to the shining moments when the sky briefly cleared, it’s a reminder that the show always goes on! Stay tuned for more car show adventures, shop tours, and Alberta automotive content on KassDays.com and our YouTube channel. Have you ever attended a car show in the rain? Drop your stories in the comments — we’d love to hear them! 🚗☔ Video filmed at the Diamond Valley Car Show, Alberta. #ShowandShine #CarShow #DiamondValley #kassdays  Diamond Valley Show & Shine |
 
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