Repairs and restoring water updates
Get the latest updates on the Bearspaw south feeder main break.
Daily updates and repair progress
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Dec 31, 2025
Start Date | End DateThe City asks Calgarians and surrounding communities to conserve water as crews work on the water main break. Alberta Health Services (AHS) declared a Boil Water Advisory for portions of Parkdale, Montgomery, West Hillhurst, and Point McKay communities.
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Dec 30, 2025
Start Date | End DateThe City responded to a major water main break on 16 Ave. N.W., east of Sarcee Trail, at approximately 8 p.m. The Emergency Operations Centre and Municipal Emergency Plan were activated.
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Jan 1, 2026
Start Date | End DateThe City continues to repair a large water main break in the Bowness and Montgomery area. The city remains under Stage 4 water restrictions.
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Jan 2, 2026
Start Date | End DateThe city remains under Stage 4 water restrictions and efforts conserving water must continue. We are focused on ensuring plans are in place for Monday’s commute.
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Jan 3, 2026
Start Date | End DateToday's water use exceeded sustainable levels, which is straining our system. Calgarians are reminded about the need to conserve water as routines resume on Monday. Keeping consumption low during repairs is critical to maintain storage for drinking water and essential services like emergency response and firefighting.
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Jan. 4, 2026
Start Date | End DateCalgary's water use crept up. We remind Calgarians to conserve water. 16 Ave N.W. opens to eastbound traffic as crews continue to work on repairs.
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Jan 4, 2026
Start Date | End DateThe boil water advisory has been lifted for Parkdale, Montgomery, Point McKay and West Hillhurst.
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Jan. 5, 2026
Start Date | End DateCrews continue making steady progress. The affected piece of the pipe has been excavated, cut and removed. A single eastbound lane on 16 Ave. N.W., east of Sarcee Tr. N.W. has been reopened. Calgarians may see some hydrant-flushing in the area of 52 St. and Memorial Dr. S.E.
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Jan 6, 2026
Start Date | End DateThe City urges everyone to use less water now as high demand for the 2nd day in a row threatens emergency readiness as repairs continue. Bowness will see temporary water shutoffs for 30 homes and one business starting Wednesday for two days to allow inspections.
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Repair progress - Jan 2, 2026
Repair progress - Jan 1, 2026
Repair progress - Jan 1, 2026