Tuesday, January 27, 2026
City of Calgary lifts all water restrictions
The City of Calgary announced Jan. 16 it has lifted all water restrictions after the Bearspaw Feeder Main critically failed at the end of December.…
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Calgary water main repair reaches milestone
The City of Calgary announced Jan. 14 it has reached a “significant milestone” in the ongoing repair to the Bearspaw Feeder Main. A City of…
Calgary water main work sees progress
Ongoing work in Calgary on a damaged feeder main which broke open on Dec. 30 is showing progress, according to a City of Calgary update.…
Independent review of 2024 Calgary water main break released
The City of Calgary has released an independent review of the causes of the 2024 feeder main break which found significant gaps in Calgary’s water…
City of Calgary concerned with Glenmore Water Treatment Plant “overreliance”
The City of Calgary has called overreliance on its Glenmore Water Treatment Plant a “serious concern” given rising water usage following a major water main…
City of Calgary updates water main break repair progress
The City of Calgary issued an update on Jan 4. on their ongoing repairs after a major water main broke on Dec. 30 near the…
Calgary completes Gladstone Connect Community Drainage Improvement Project
The City of Calgary announced the completion of the Gladstone Connect Community Drainage Improvement (CDI) Project, a key infrastructure initiative designed to enhance stormwater management, reduce…
Fluoride reintroduced to Calgary’s drinking water
On June 30th, the City of Calgary reintroduced fluoride to its drinking water as a safe and effective public health measure to prevent dental cavities…
Calgary reflects one year after the Bearspaw South Feeder Main break
A year after the Bearspaw South Feeder Main break, The City of Calgary has taken many steps towards understanding the cause, supporting the reliability of…
Arcadis wins digital asset management contract with the City of Calgary
Arcadis, a global leader in intelligence-driven sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions, was awarded a multiyear contract with the City of Calgary to advance the…
Flood protection levelled up in Calgary
Flood maps play a critical role in helping Alberta’s communities prepare for flooding and respond more effectively when it happens by guiding land-use planning, supporting…
Critical watermain break continues to affect city-wide water usage
The City of Calgary will remain in Stage 1 Outdoor Water Restrictions for the immediate future as work continues on monitoring and analyzing data collected…
Calgary in final stages of fill, flush test
CALGARY – Now that the repairs to the critical feeder main break are complete, the City is working on safely restoring the city’s water supply…
Water Security Roadmap to ensure Calgary has a long-term, reliable water supply
CALGARY, Alta. – Accessing Calgary’s safe, high-quality water is as simple as turning on the tap these days, and The City intends to keep it…
Calgary-based Westhoff Engineering Resources, Inc. joins CIMA+
Calgary – CIMA+, one of Canada’s largest privately-owned consulting engineering firms, has announced the acquisition of Westhoff Engineering Resources, Inc., a Calgary-based firm with a…
Bonnybrook Wastewater Treatment Plant: From waste gas to five megawatts of power
As solids are broken down by bacterial and physical actions in sewage treatment, large volumes of gases are generated. Known as “biogas,” these gases which…
York University Research Uses AI to Predict Flood Risk in Real Time
Researchers from York University can now predict river water levels days in advance of floods using artificial intelligence and data from two rivers: the Don…
Resilient Calgary Strategy Receives Approval from Calgary City Council
Calgary City Council approved the Resilient Calgary strategy on June 17, 2019. The strategy provides a vision to make Calgary a more resilient city for…
ALUS Receives Donation from Intact for Natural Infrastructure Projects
ALUS Canada has received a donation of $248,850 from the Intact Foundation to support natural infrastructure projects in Calgary, Brandon, and Ottawa. “It is gratifying…
Gov’t of Canada Funds Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir Project
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, announced funding for the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir project in Calgary, Alberta. In June 2013, communities in…
Gov’t of Alberta Approves New Grants to Increase Community Resilience
The Government of Alberta has approved new Alberta Community Resilience Program grants totalling $15 million for two high-priority projects in the City of Calgary. In…
Calgary Experiences Increase in Frozen Water Services and Broken Pipes
The City of Calgary is experiencing a significant influx of calls about water main breaks and frozen services. Due to recent extreme winter temperatures, the…
Calgary’s $700M Flood-Mitigation Project Enters Regulatory Approval
The Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir (SR1), a flood-mitigation project to protect Calgary from a 2013-level flood, has been certified by the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA)…
Report Addresses Flood Resilience in Bow River Basin
The Government of Alberta has begun implementing the advice from a report that identifies ways to improve flood resilience in Calgary and better manage water…