Iconic trophy arrives via Canadian Armed Forces escort to kick off Grey Cup Week
CALGARY (November 9, 2026) – The Grey Cup trophy arrived at the Mewata Armoury in Calgary via Canadian Armed Forces escort ahead of the 113th Grey Cup.
The Official Grey Cup Arrival Ceremony included a number of guest speakers, including government officials, community leaders, and representatives from the CFL and the Grey Cup Festival:
- The Honourable Salma Lakhani, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta
- The Honourable Rajan Sawhney, Minister of Indigenous Relations of Alberta
- Jeromy Farkas, Mayor of Calgary
- Chief Darcy Dixon, representing Bearspaw First Nation
- Chief Troy Knowlton, representing Blackfoot Confederacy
- Colonel Clapperton, 41 Canadian Brigade Group Commander
- Stewart Johnston, Commissioner, CFL
- Jay McNeil, President, Calgary Stampeders
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