Calgary city council shoots down motion to ease Cowboys noise exemption permit changes

Calgary city councillors declined to change noise exemption permit limits on time and decibel/bass level, though the city’s bylaw unit had already made tweaks to the rules after feedback. The urgent notice of motion addressing the Stampede time music festival sound issues was discussed at the June 23, 2026, public hearing meeting of Calgary city council. It was brought forward by...
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