“This whole coordinated smear campaign has failed spectacularly.

“This has completely blown up in their face.

Bell: Farkas stands his ground against Smith on Stampede tent noise — and wins! Back to video

“We answer to the people. Not to the big money. Not to the lobbyists. Not to the politicians trying to protect their friend. We chose to listen to Calgarians.”

Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas is all smiles Tuesday taking aim at provincial and federal politicians he says “have no clue about what’s happening in Calgary.”

Farkas has the right to smile.

Your weekday lunchtime roundup of curated links, news highlights, analysis and features.

There was an error, please provide a valid email address.

By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.

A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.

The next issue of Noon News Roundup will soon be in your inbox.

We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again

Interested in more newsletters? Browse here.

The majority of city council, who say they believe all Calgarians should be treated equally and inner-city residents are not second-class citizens, back Farkas.

Sadly, there are six councillors who chose a big-time tent operator over people trying to get their kids to sleep at night or workers needing some rest before pulling another hard shift at work or individuals who can’t stop the noise even with earplugs.

Politicians who often pride themselves on slamming the elites were backing one of them. They apparently lost their populism somewhere on the way to Cowboys tent.

The big guns come out. Real artillery.

Premier Danielle Smith. Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre.........

© Calgary Herald