Visitors flock to the Calgary Stampede on Family Day in Calgary, Alta., Sunday, July 7, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
By The Canadian Press
Jun 21, 2026 | 1:13 PM
CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says “the fun police have struck” Calgary after the city announced it’s turning down the sound dial for the Calgary Stampede because music at last year’s event left windows shaking and items falling off shelves.
Smith says in a post on X that Calgary’s recent decision to lower music volume thresholds during the rodeo festival will negatively affect workers and create crowd-control issues, as festivalgoers will leave early.
“Stampede is one of Calgary’s signature events, attracting hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors who come to enjoy the attractions, live music, and the unique energy of our city,” she said in the Saturday post.
“The mayor and council should work with bylaw to reconsider these restrictions and work with festival operators to find a solution that balances community concerns with the economic and cultural benefits these events bring to Calgary.”