The city council of Calgary has decided not to change the new noise rules for music festivals during the Calgary Stampede.

The council voted 9 to 6 against changing the rules. This was after a proposal by Coun. Kim Tyers to go back to the old rules.

Now, concerts on weeknights must end by midnight. Music can still play softly until 1 a.m.

On weekends, concerts can go on until 1:30 a.m. and soft music can play until 2 a.m.

The allowed noise levels have been reduced by five decibels.

Mayor Jeromy Farkas says the current rules are fair to the people who live near the festivals.

Farkas said the city values its people more than money. He also said this is not about the Stampede, but about one group not respecting its neighbors.

The city changed the noise rules because many people complained about the noise last year.

There were 225 noise complaints last year, with 125 of them about the Cowboys Music Festival.

Penny Lane Entertainment, which runs the Cowboys Music Festival, says the new rules will hurt their business.

Global News has asked the Cowboys Music Festival for a comment.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith criticized the new rules, saying they will harm businesses and the festival.

Farkas responded to the criticism, saying it was a coordinated attack by politicians from other areas.

Farkas said these politicians think people are stupid and want them to believe the new rules will cancel the Stampede.

Some councillors voted for the old rules, but they did not win.

This story had help from The Canadian Press.

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