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Early Saturday morning, prior to the usual Stampede buzz, Municipal Affairs Minister Shaye Anderson was secured in the front seat of the midway’s Outlaw roller-coaster ride.

With drops, twists and turns, Anderson — who’s “not usually a big ride guy” — went aboard the Outlaw to show visitors  the attractions are safe and secure.

“Nobody should be anxious about these rides,” said Anderson. “You’ve got a lot of people with a lot of eyes on these making sure they’re safe for people so they can have some fun.”

Ride inspections started last Wednesday and went through the long weekend to opening day when workers finished with the Outlaw, said Dean McKernon, manager of safety services with the Alberta Elevating Devices and Amusement Rides Safety Association.

Early Saturday morning, prior to the usual Stampede buzz, Municipal Affairs Minister Shaye Anderson was secured in the front seat of the midway’s Outlaw roller-coaster ride.

With drops, twists and turns, Anderson — who’s “not usually a big ride guy” — went aboard the Outlaw to show visitors  the attractions are safe and secure.

“Nobody should be anxious about these rides,” said Anderson. “You’ve got a lot of people with a lot of eyes on these making sure they’re safe for people so they can have some fun.”

Ride inspections started last Wednesday and went through the long weekend to opening day when workers finished with the Outlaw, said Dean McKernon, manager of safety services with the Alberta Elevating Devices and Amusement Rides Safety Association.