Stampede Noise Rules Under Fire

City council is weighing a rollback of recent noise rules for Stampede music festivals, pushing back weeknight curfews to 1 AM and easing decibel limits, amid complaints from organizers that the February changes are hurting their reputation and operations. The motion also calls for better crowd control, more portable restrooms, and improved dialogue between festival teams, residents, and city officials. Alberta’s Premier has labeled the crackdown a “fun police” overreach, especially since the rules came just before the Stampede. To manage safety, Alberta Sheriffs are partnering with Calgary police for joint patrols. City officials defend the changes, citing last year’s surge in noise complaints — particularly from the Cowboys Music Festival — and aim to strike a balance between festival energy and community peace. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9e82b40c729d52eb