Alberta premier criticizes Calgary Stampede noise bylaw: ‘Fun police have struck’ (opens original article in a new tab)

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith criticizes Calgary's new noise bylaw for the Stampede, claiming it will negatively affect workers and cause crowd-control issues, while the city defends the restrictions due to noise complaints from residents.

• Alberta Premier Danielle Smith criticizes Calgary's new noise bylaw for the Stampede, calling it 'fun police'
• City of Calgary reduced music volume thresholds during the event, limiting to 70 decibels during the week and 80 decibels on weekends
• The city received 225 noise complaints last year, prompting the new restrictions