Stamps 44 Lions 32 Naheed Nenshi wears suits to work, not shoulder pads. His favourite colour is purple, not red. But the Calgary mayor received an ovation louder than any football player Friday prior to kickoff for the 2013 Stampeders season-opener against the B.C. Lions. Funny how a natural disaster - like the southern Alberta floods - can shed a different light on the definition of a modern-day hero. "We've all seen police officers in the 20th hour of their shifts, treating citizens with compassion and professionalism," Nenshi told the crowd of 26,625 at McMahon Stadium. "We've seen public servants working their hearts out to keep us all safe. We've seen citizens of our great city come together like never before to lift up those neighbours of ours that have been dragged down. "I want to say to all of you, thank you." And then: "Are you ready for some football?" And then: "Onward ..." Read more http://www2.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/sports/story.html?id=3e763e21-8351-48bb-8a48-1ac75c9ad70b
