Country Thunder cancels Calgary festival citing sound restrictions, construction

A major Alberta music festival has cancelled this year’s show, citing construction and noise levels.

Country Thunder Alberta announced it two days before its shows were set to begin.

Festival organizers say they’re flushing the festival because they reached an impasse with city officials over decibel levels below the limits in other locations.

Organizers say construction and changes to the site also affected their decision, but noise levels were the final straw.