Former U.S. President Barack Obama To Speak At Calgary Saddledome In March

The Canadian Press, 14 Jan, 2019 09:35 PM

CALGARY — Former United States president Barack Obama will be speaking in Calgary later this year.

Special events company tinePublic says Obama will take the stage at the Scotiabank Saddledome on March 5.

The event is billed as a conversation with the former Democratic president.

Obama became the first African American to be elected president in the U.S. in 2009 and he served in the role until 2017.

The company has previously produced shows featuring Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey and Stephen Hawking.

Tickets go on sale Wednesday.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

China: Detained Canadian Does Not Have Diplomatic Immunity

A former Canadian diplomat detained in China last month does not enjoy diplomatic immunity, a Chinese spokeswoman said Monday, rejecting a complaint from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that the man's rights were being denied.

China: Detained Canadian Does Not Have Diplomatic Immunity

Quebec Parties Meet To Discuss Ways To Better Support Sexual Assault Victims

A spokesperson for Justice Minister Sonia LeBel says participants will discuss ways to better support sexual assault victims within the justice system.

Quebec Parties Meet To Discuss Ways To Better Support Sexual Assault Victims

Iceland's Northern Lights: Beautiful Sight, Risky Drives

AKUREYRI, Iceland — Police in Iceland have a warning for visitors: Beware our roads in the winter.

Iceland's Northern Lights: Beautiful Sight, Risky Drives

Who's Who In The Federal Cabinet Shuffle: New Faces, And Old Faces In New Places

David Lametti loves the law, he said just after being sworn in as Canada's new justice minister.

Who's Who In The Federal Cabinet Shuffle: New Faces, And Old Faces In New Places

Saudi Teen's Flight Has Implications For Saudi Women Left Behind: Analysis

OTTAWA — Canada's acceptance of a Saudi Arabian teenager seeking asylum is sparking debate within the country about loosening laws restricting women's freedom, but also a backlash that could initially repress more women, analysts say.

Saudi Teen's Flight Has Implications For Saudi Women Left Behind: Analysis

Canada Helping Young Saudi Refugee Won't Hurt Raif Badawi's Case, Wife Says

Ensaf Haidar said the Canadian government did the right thing in granting refugee status to the 18-year-old woman who drew global attention after fleeing her allegedly abusive family.