I support the Calgary Stampede by attending every year, as well as local charities by buying tickets on Stampede lotteries. Given the difficult economic times in Alberta, I was concerned by the short-sighted actions of one of the charities that is out of touch with the economic realities of Alberta (high price of exhibition show home tickets).. Let's face it. The majority of people attending the show are Albertans, a great number from Calgary like myself. I enjoy the excitement of the rodeo and agricultural barns, enjoy the exhibits but also try my luck on the stampede lotteries. When you start pricing items out of reach of the locals, the show will eventually decline. I know that I rarely by the junk food anymore because of the rediculous prices and prefer to go out later to a local restaurant. Next year, I will think twice about going - it is becoming unaffordable.