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[Alberta Parks @Albertaparks]

[5/5] Emergency teams continue to coordinate response efforts and are monitoring infrastructure, supporting campground operations, and maintaining road closures where needed. Updates will be provided as available at https://t.co/0v2w4T4TIN

[Alberta Parks @Albertaparks]

[1/5] Kananaskis Improvement District and Kananaskis Country have issued a State of Local Emergency due to ongoing rainfall and localized flooding affecting road access and several recreation areas.

[Elections Alberta @ElectionsAB]

We are currently contacting electors who signed the No New Coal Mining citizen initiative petition to verify their information.

📣If you have received a call or email and are concerned it may not legitimately be from Elections Alberta, please contact 780.427.7191.

[Jeromy (Pathfinder) Farkas @JeromyYYC]

An official City welcome and congratulations to Joe Iginla on being drafted by the Calgary Flames. Calgary watched your dad become a legend. Now your own journey begins. Wishing you every success as you pull on the Flaming C. Welcome home, Joe. Go Flames Go!

[Jeromy (Pathfinder) Farkas @JeromyYYC]

June 26, 2026
Statement from Mayor Jeromy Farkas

The City of Calgary has issued a new, mutually agreeable amended permit to Penny Lane Entertainment that delivers stronger protections for nearby residents while allowing the Cowboys Music Festival to move forward. This administrative amendment did not require Council approval.

Compared with last year, Penny Lane has agreed to end every live concert (now including weekends) at midnight instead of 1:30 a.m., reduce bass levels, lower overnight sound, and make significant investments in additional sound mitigation measures. There are no changes to the cooldown period times or decibels limits that were previously established on weekends and weeknights. These changes give residents quieter nights while preserving one of Calgary's signature events.

I want to thank Penny Lane Entertainment for working constructively with Administration. They listened to community concerns and agreed to meaningful improvements that better balance a successful festival with the needs of nearby residents. For fairness, these same concert end times will apply to all major music festivals operating under noise exemption permits, including Badlands, which has also agreed to end its events at 1:00 a.m.

Calgary is ready for another incredible Stampede. These improvements help residents get more rest while ensuring visitors continue to enjoy the world-class entertainment that makes our city shine. I look forward to welcoming everyone for ten great days of celebrating the best of Calgary.

City Administration and Bylaw Services will be available to speak to the specific details of the amended permits.

[cm @cmcalgary]

A Calgary father says his family is facing the traumatizing prospect of having to prove, once again, that his severely disabled daughter is unable to work after being notified she is being moved off a key provincial support program.

https://t.co/MYzsl7NwUe

#Alberta #abpoli

[Jeromy (Pathfinder) Farkas @JeromyYYC]

WE DID IT! This morning, Council voted for reasonable rules for off-site Stampede tents.

Stampede succeeds because Calgarians welcome millions of people into our city. That goodwill matters. It belongs to all of us. We want visitors, artists, workers, and businesses to have a great Stampede.

This decision strikes the right balance. Calgary will have a vibrant festival scene while respecting the people who live nearby.

On weeknights, concerts end at midnight, followed by wind-down music until 1 a.m. On weekends, music ends at 2 a.m.

Calgary remains the most permissive major city in North America for outdoor music. We run later than Coachella, Lollapalooza, and other major festivals in North America.

Thousands of Calgarians shared their views. Council listened.

I also really appreciate the outreach from Cowboys management and commit to working with operators who respect Calgarians and their neighbours.

Together, we will put on a safe, successful Stampede that brings people together.

Stampede belongs to all of us. Let’s celebrate it with pride.

[Adam MacVicar @AdamMacVicar]

BREAKING: Calgary city council votes AGAINST a motion to rollback changes to noise exemption rules for music festival tents during this year's Calgary Stampede.

Weeknight concerts must end at midnight, with cool-down music until 1am.

[Calgary Herald @calgaryherald]

Mine owned by Australian billionaire touts new bid for Alberta coal project, despite opposition https://t.co/FTWu9p0qhP

[Jeromy (Pathfinder) Farkas @JeromyYYC]

Michelle, that is false.

The City did not change the rules days before Stampede. Operators who ran past midnight last year were told in February that updated conditions would apply. Cowboys was told again in May.

The exemption was conditional. It depended on operators managing noise, safety, and impacts on nearby residents. They did not meet that standard.

We are taking public safety in our downtown seriously. Last year several hundred people brought complaints. People reported property damage, windows shaking, items falling from shelves, music until 2 a.m., disorder, and excessive intoxication spilling into nearby neighbourhoods.

The City still permits concerts until midnight on weeknights, with cool-down music past midnight. Weekend concerts run until 1:30 a.m., with cool-down music until 2 a.m.

No gets a free pass to disturb residents or create unsafe conditions. A great city backs major events and holds operators accountable.

[Carrie Tait @CarrieTait]

SCOOP: https://t.co/APkA2ysBcg w @tom_cardoso

[Carrie Tait @CarrieTait]

SCOOP: Alberta Health Services received a court order to hand over documents to law enforcement, according to an exec at the agency. https://t.co/nIgKp5uIUI w @tom_cardoso

[Global Calgary @GlobalCalgary]

Bruce Johnson said the impending change from AISH to ADAP, which will provide less money to those who receive disability benefits, pushed him over the edge: "It wasn’t the proverbial 'straw that broke the camel’s back' — it was an anvil."
https://t.co/FuteQ8v2E1

[Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @LukaszukAB]

Alberta, what do you get out of the $91,000,000, yes, $91 million referendum?

Nothing.

This $91 million could have been spent on building 3 schools, or 4 senior homes, or emergency rooms, hiring doctors or nurses.

Instead, you get nothing.

https://t.co/sC8k2eJVQe

[Jeromy (Pathfinder) Farkas @JeromyYYC]

Talk of separation drives away investment. I shared those thoughts at the Global Energy Show in Calgary.

[The Breakdown @TheBreakdownAB]

Horrifying news by way of disability advocate @zacharyweeks Facebook.

The UCP’s depraved indifference towards the disabled community is literally causing tragedy.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

[Adam MacVicar @AdamMacVicar]

NEW: Calgary city councillors are eyeing alternate alignments options for the Green Line through the downtown core as part of a city functional study on an elevated line. Ward 5 Coun. Raj Dhaliwal voted against.

[Danielle Smith @ABDanielleSmith]

Wow! What an incredible performance from Edmonton's Acro Crew! Congratulations on your Golden Buzzer! Alberta is cheering you on every step of the way. 👏🐕

[Adam MacVicar @AdamMacVicar]

New photos from the City of Calgary showing the bowl inside Scotia Place. At an update to city councillors today, project officials said the Event Centre is on time and on budget.

[Jeromy (Pathfinder) Farkas @JeromyYYC]

Conditions for June 2: Rivers expected to peak today; no widespread flooding expected in Calgary

Current outlook:

A cold wet front has brought an average of 90 mm of rain across the Bow and Elbow River catchments since Saturday evening. Some of this fell as snow at the highest elevations in the mountains. The highest recorded rainfall was in the Jumpingpoud Creek catchment (flows to the Bow River upstream of Calgary), at 160mm so far.

In Calgary, 70-110mm of rain has fallen since Saturday.

Rain is expected to tail off today, bringing another 10-15mm.

Rivers and creeks are expected to continue to rise, expected to peak Tuesday afternoon. Calgarians should be extra cautious near fast-moving rivers and creeks.

Low-lying areas and pathways may see localized flooding, but no widespread flooding is expected. As foreceast going into this event, flood response actions such as road or bridge closures, flood barriers, operation of the Springbank Reservoir (SR1) or evacuations have not been required.

As rainfall in Calgary continues, water may pool in streets and around catch basins.

A City of Calgary Boating Advisory has been issued (check https://t.co/ofeDVStr6b before going on the river).

A Provincial High Streamflow Advisory has been issued for several basins surrounding Calgary, and may be issued for the Bow and Elbow Rivers in Calgary.

How we're responding:

Some pathway closures due to increased flows expected over the next few days.

A Boating Advisory is in place (https://t.co/ADEVghRtj7).

We have lowered Glenmore Reservoir to make room for high Elbow River flows.

We are communicating regularly with Environment and Climate Change Canada, Alberta River Forecast Centre, and TransAlta to share the best available information.

Crews, equipment and materials are ready in case we need to respond.

We’re continuing to monitor rainfall and river conditions 24/7.

In preparation for flood season each year, The City completes exercises and testing of infrastructure like river outfalls, lift stations and temporary barrier deployments.

City stormwater crews are monitoring and responding to drainage concerns.

We are prepared to communicate as needed through the event, should conditions change and additional actions be required.

What you can do:

Stay safe near rivers. When the rivers and creeks rise in Calgary, stay away from the banks, including children and pets, as high flows can cause bank erosion and instability. Before going out on the river (rafting, fishing, kayaking), check https://t.co/ofeDVStr6b. If there is a boating advisory, stay off the river for your safety.

Direct rainwater away from your home. Eavestroughs and extensions should drain at least 1.5 meters (5 feet) away from your and your neighbour's home and onto a landscaped area so the water can soak into the ground.

Ensure your basement is flood resilient. When river levels are high, and/or when it rains heavily, water can enter basements. Check your sump pump and backflow valve if you have them, to make sure they are in good working order. Consider moving valuable or sentimental items to higher levels. Consider installing a water alarm to for an early alert about any water entering your basement. Check your insurance policy to see if you’re covered for groundwater basement flooding.

Help us keep an eye on storm drains. During intense rainfalls, storm drains can be temporarily overwhelmed and it may take some time for water to drain. In some areas of the city, we’ve installed a device in the storm drains to manage how fast water flows into the pipes from the storm drain that helps prevent the system from becoming overwhelmed with stormwater, avoiding water backups into basements or flooding into houses, garages and businesses.

If you see water pooling around storm drains and it hasn’t drained within 90 mins, take a photo and submit it via the 311 app or online request. This will help City crews respond on a priority basis. If safety is a concern or water is entering a building, contact 311 immediately.

High river flow season is May 15 - July 15

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