Stampede Noise Spike Sparks Debate | Calgary News

Calgary’s Stampede is turning up the volume—and the complaints. With 186 noise tickets logged by July 9, Cowboys Music Festival alone accounts for 124, a sharp spike from last year. Badlands and Whiskey Rose also saw upticks, prompting a city review that rescinded a ticket against Badlands. While decibel levels have dipped slightly, bass-heavy sound still rumbles through neighborhoods—especially west of downtown, where residents like those in Sunalta say they’re hearing it all the way to the Westbrook LRT. Councillor Nathan Schmidt blames the festival’s westward-facing stages and calls for smarter noise management as Calgary grows. A new bylaw update is set for July 12, aiming to keep the Stampede wild without wrecking residents’ peace. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/654e2372a27820c0