Juno Jump Start | Calgary council votes to keep the music crackdown
Calgary city council voted 9–6 to uphold new noise rules for Stampede-related music festivals, Banff’s popular skijoring event has been cancelled after crowds overwhelmed the mountain town, and more.
Calgary council votes to keep the music crackdown
Calgary city council voted 9–6 Tuesday to uphold new noise rules for Stampede-related music festivals held off Stampede Park. Ward 1 Coun. Kim Tyers introduced the motion as a compromise between venue operators and nearby residents.
“There are real consequences to this issue and we could see… serious damage to our reputation as a world class festival and music city, and damage to confidence of people looking to invest in our city,” Tyers said upon introducing the motion. Keep Reading
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Left wing scum bags
The council should have to publish who complained and how many complaints they have. This is ridiculous! They have already had cancelations of music events! What is the cost/benefit analysis? This is a10 day event, not a permanent problem! What the heck council!!!??? Personally, I am already disgusted and don't plan on going! Lots of politicians going with their bloated expense accounts, compliments of the taxpayers! Maybe they will offer free passes to gimmegrants just to keep the numbers of admission up!