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Calgary Stampede already receives 70 noise complaints, Badlands issued ticket

The City of Calgary has received 70 noise complaints during the first four days of the 2026 Calgary Stampede, with Badlands Music Festival already facing enforcement action after allegedly exceeding the sound limits set out in its Noise Exemption Permit.
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Western Standard
· Jun 26, 2026
IN-DEPTH: Could Calgary have avoided the Stampede noise dispute?
Last year, the discussion around Calgary Stampede focused on just over 220 reported noise complaints.
Global News
· Jul 6, 2026
City of Calgary has received 70 noise complaints so far during 2026 Stampede
Last year, the city said it received 225 noise complaints during the entire Stampede, with Cowboys Music Festival being the subject of 125 of those complaints.
Loonie Politics
· Jun 27, 2026
Alberta and Calgary beef over Stampede noise levels quashed, premier and mayor say
CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Calgary’s mayor say a disagreement over noise levels during the Calgary Stampede has been quashed. Smith and Mayor Jeromy Farkas say in separate posts on X that the city and Stampede event operators recently agreed to keep reduced concert hours and decibel levels for outdoor events during this [] The post Alberta and Calgary beef over Stampede noise levels quashed, premier and mayor say appeared first on Loonie Politics.
3DownNation
· Jul 12, 2026
Five down low: why long Calgary Stampeders losing streak continued in Montreal
In what may prove to be a bad omen for the Calgary Stampeders, the team went into Montreal and did what they have done every time they have visited La Belle Province since 2018: lost to the Alouettes. Since that Grey Cup championship season, they have lost every game in Montreal, and have gone that []
CFL.ca
· Jun 20, 2026
Live Now: McAllistar goes 120 yards for Stamps, cuts lead at half
Follow along on CFL.ca's Game Tracker as the Saskatchewan Roughriders take on the Calgary Stampeders at McMahon Stadium.
Calgary Sun
· Jun 29, 2026
Letters, June 29, 2026: ‘Stampede a valuable tradition on many levels’
Stampede math Those folks who complain about the 10 days in July when Calgary becomes Cowtown should give their heads a shake. Unless you have been a mushroom, you should know the Stampede has been a tradition for a long, long time, even before most of you were even a twinkle in your father’s eye. []
CBC News
· Jun 29, 2026
B.C. wildfire balloons to 1,200 hectares, forcing evacuations in the Fraser Canyon
B.C. wildfire balloons to 1,200 hectares, forcing evacuations in the Fraser Canyon
CityNews Montreal
· Jun 23, 2026
Experts say unpopular hydration breaks unlikely to turn audiences against sponsor
TORONTO — Normally a thundering wave of boos at a sporting event would be directed at an opposing player, team, official or a questionable play. When vitriolic jeering rained down from the sellout crowd at a Germany-Ivory Coast game last weekend at Toronto Stadium, the target was the unpopular hydration break that’s making its FIFA [] The post Experts say unpopular hydration breaks unlikely to turn audiences against sponsor appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
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· Jun 23, 2026
Stampede reported at Jharkhand's JSCA Stadium during the Jharkhand T20 final in Ranchi
In a major development, a stampede-like situation has been reported in Ranchi at the JSCA Stadium during the final of the Jharkhand Premier League. Several people have been reported as injured, with three of them being in a serious condition.
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· Jul 2, 2026
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Toronto Sun
· Jun 26, 2026
Maple leaf-shaped clapper an extra source of pride for Canadian World Cup fans
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· Jun 29, 2026
Contest: Soulpepper is giving away 5 pairs of tickets to Medusa!
Now Toronto and Soulpepper Theatre are giving away tickets to Medusa. Below are the Official Contest Rules (“Contest Rules”). Now Toronto’s Medusa Ticket Giveaway (“Contest”)... The post Contest: Soulpepper is giving away 5 pairs of tickets to Medusa! appeared first on NOW Toronto.
Brisbane Times
· Jun 26, 2026
Socceroos fans pack into Federation Square
Fans in Melbourne flooded Federation Square on Friday for the Socceroos final World Cup group stage match against Paraguay.
iPhone in Canada
· Jul 10, 2026
Freedom Mobile Rolls Out Calgary Stampede Deals and VR Experience
Freedom Mobile is marking this year’s Calgary Stampede with both massive plan discounts and a unique virtual reality experience for attendees. The carrier is offering exclusive “Stampede Offers” that are available to customers for 20 months. These limited-time plans significantly boost data buckets compared to their standard website pricing: 30/25GB + 1GB Roam Beyond 35/175GB [] The post Freedom Mobile Rolls Out Calgary Stampede Deals and VR Experience first appeared on iPhone in Canada.
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Related coverage for "Calgary Stampede already receives 70 noise complaints, Badlands issued ticket ": Western Standard — IN-DEPTH: Could Calgary have avoided the Stampede noise dispute?. Global News — City of Calgary has received 70 noise complaints so far during 2026 Stampede. Loonie Politics — Alberta and Calgary beef over Stampede noise levels quashed, premier and mayor say. 3DownNation — Five down low: why long Calgary Stampeders losing streak continued in Montreal. CFL.ca — Live Now: McAllistar goes 120 yards for Stamps, cuts lead at half. Calgary Sun — Letters, June 29, 2026: ‘Stampede a valuable tradition on many levels’. CBC News — B.C. wildfire balloons to 1,200 hectares, forcing evacuations in the Fraser Canyon. CityNews Montreal — Experts say unpopular hydration breaks unlikely to turn audiences against sponsor. India TV News — Stampede reported at Jharkhand's JSCA Stadium during the Jharkhand T20 final in Ranchi. The Kyiv Independent — General Staff: Russia has lost 1,405,900 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022. Toronto Sun — Maple leaf-shaped clapper an extra source of pride for Canadian World Cup fans. Now Magazine — Contest: Soulpepper is giving away 5 pairs of tickets to Medusa!. Brisbane Times — Socceroos fans pack into Federation Square. iPhone in Canada — Freedom Mobile Rolls Out Calgary Stampede Deals and VR Experience