Smith Demands Calgary Water Docs, Targets Nenshi
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith orders Calgary to hand over all records on the water pipe crisis, directly implicating former mayor Naheed Nenshi. Read the escalating political clash.
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Calgary's catastrophic water main repair nearing completion
Calgary's critical Bearspaw South Feeder Main repair is in its final stages after completing two major phases. Get the latest updates on the restoration efforts and what's next for the city.
Calgary's Bearspaw feeder main nears full service
The City of Calgary activates another pump for the Bearspaw South feeder main, with the final pump set for Friday. Officials urge continued water conservation as the delicate repressurization process continues.
Steel vs. HDPE: Calgary's Choice for Bearspaw Repairs
City of Calgary selects steel pipe for Bearspaw South feeder main repairs, citing durability and pressure handling. HDPE advocates highlight cost and environmental benefits. Key decision for Calgary's water infrastructure.
Province Takes Over Calgary Water Pipeline After Council Deadlock
Alberta's Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams intervenes in Calgary's water management crisis, demanding records just hours after city council failed to act on CAO's contract.
Alberta reviews Calgary water main breaks, demands documents
The Alberta government is demanding documents and launching a formal review into the series of catastrophic water main breaks that flooded Calgary in late 2025. Get the latest details.
Calgary water restrictions may end Friday
Calgary officials announce water restrictions could be lifted by week's end as work to reconnect the repaired Bearspaw South feeder main continues. Get the latest updates.
16 Avenue NW in Calgary reopens after watermain repairs
Traffic normalizes on Calgary's 16 Avenue NW as crews complete repairs on the Bearspaw South feeder main. No injuries reported. Get the latest details.
Calgary's 21-Year Infrastructure Failure: A Cultural Problem
The Calgary water main rupture is a symptom of a decades-long 'delay and defend' culture prioritizing low taxes over long-term resilience. Real accountability requires systemic change.
Calgary councillors revolt over administration secrecy
New Calgary city councillors push back against administration's lack of transparency following the Bearspaw South feeder main disaster. Read about the power shift at city hall.
Calgary councillors split on firings after feeder main report
Following a scathing report on Calgary's water infrastructure failures, city councillors are split on whether heads should roll. Mayor Farkas calls for accountability and support.
Calgary urges water cuts to hit 485M-litre daily target
Calgary officials urge residents to reduce water use to a 485-million-litre daily target as repairs continue on the Bearspaw South feeder main. CEMA Chief Sue Henry stresses conservation for hospitals and firefighting.
Calgary's contingency plans for future water main breaks
As repair work continues on the Bearspaw South feeder main, Calgary officials detail proactive community protection measures and urge continued water conservation.
Calgary CAO Shields Staff from Stress After Pipeline Report
Calgary's top administrator, David Duckworth, offered city employees mental health support just before a critical report on water main failures was released. His performance is now under review.
Calgary councillor calls $2M water main report an 'AI summary'
Calgary Coun. Jennifer Wyness criticizes a costly independent review of the 2024 feeder main break, urging focus on repairs first. Discover the panel's findings and the city's next steps.
Calgary Water Break Prompts Calls for System Rethink
Following the Bearspaw water main rupture, Calgarians urge a review of non-potable water use and critique provincial oversight. A reader's letter highlights a pivotal moment for change.
Calgary water consumption returns to unsustainable levels
Calgary's water use has surged back to unsustainable levels, jeopardizing reservoir recovery just days after the Bearspaw feeder main repair. Officials urge continued conservation.
Calgary water use declines as crews fill feeder main
Calgary's water consumption shows a positive downward trend as crews refill the repaired Bearspaw South feeder main. Officials urge continued conservation until system is fully stabilized and tested.
Calgary protects neighbourhoods from future feeder main breaks
As water rationing nears its end, Calgary is proactively installing flood barriers and modifying berms to protect northwest communities from potential catastrophic failures of the aging Bearspaw South feeder main. Learn about the city's risk mitigation pl
Report Blames Calgary's Water Crisis on City Hall Failures
A damning report reveals how Calgary's 'consensus' culture stalled critical water projects for years, leading to the 2024 Bearspaw main break and current restrictions. Read the full investigation.
Smith Urges Swift Pipeline Approval After Venezuela Conflict
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith calls for federal approval of a heavy oil pipeline to B.C. by fall, citing U.S. actions in Venezuela as a direct threat to Canada's energy market share. Read the urgent appeal.
Calgary's Water System Failures a Warning for Canada
The repeated rupture of Calgary's critical Bearspaw water main reveals deep systemic issues in managing essential infrastructure. Expert panel chair Siegfried Kiefer warns of dangerously slim margins for error. A must-read for municipal leaders.
B.C. Conservationists Warn Against Roberts Bank Bitumen Pipeline
Conservation groups argue a proposed Alberta bitumen pipeline to Roberts Bank in Delta, B.C., poses severe risks to endangered killer whales and salmon, adding to cumulative environmental stress. Read the full analysis.
Calgary Knew Pipe Would Blow 20 Years Before Disaster
A damning report exposes how Calgary city managers ignored warnings for over two decades, leading to the catastrophic 2024 Bearspaw water main break. Read the full investigation.
Review finds systemic gaps in Calgary's water system
An independent review into Calgary's catastrophic 2024 feeder main rupture reveals systemic gaps, ineffective management, and a lack of governance oversight in the city's water utility.
Trump's Venezuela Oil Plan Pressures Canada's Pipeline Pace
As Donald Trump pledges to revive Venezuela's oil industry in 18 months, Canada's slow pipeline approval process under Mark Carney faces scrutiny. Experts warn of capital flight risks.
Calgary Mayor Warns Water Crisis Could Cost Lives
Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas issues a desperate plea for water conservation, warning that failure to reduce usage could compromise firefighting and lead to loss of life. The city's consumption remains dangerously high.
Alberta details northwest coast pipeline plan online
Alberta unveils a new webpage for its proposed bitumen pipeline to BC's coast, aiming for market diversification as global oil dynamics shift with Venezuela's developments. Explore the project's timeline and details.
Alberta launches website for potential West Coast oil pipeline
The Alberta government has unveiled a new website to assess market interest in a potential new oil pipeline to the West Coast. This move follows a recent federal-provincial agreement.
Farkas Calls Meeting on Bearspaw Feeder Main Report
Mayor Jeromy Farkas has called a special council meeting for Wednesday to discuss the independent Kiefer report on Calgary's 2024 water main failure. Get the latest details.
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