‘Too early’ to lift water restrictions, Calgary officials say

Emergency officials in Calgary say it’s still too early to determine when water restrictions will be lifted following a feeder main break in the city’s water system. Calgary water services director Nancy Mackay joined forces with Mayor Jyoti Gondek and Emergency Management Agency chief Susan Henry on Sunday afternoon to update the public on the … Read more

Calgary mayor delivers stern warning about water use ahead of Sunday update

Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek did not mince words when speaking to reporters Sunday morning about the city’s ongoing feeder main break repair after visiting the Bowness Community Association and area businesses. Ahead of a 4 p.m. press conference about the water emergency, Gondek said officials need to do a better job at providing updates in … Read more

Calgary activates Municipal Emergency Plan after water main break spurs boil water advisory

The City of Calgary has activated its Municipal Emergency Plan as the fallout from a water main break the night before continued to escalate. The break occurred in a key water supply pipe that carries water across the city and crews have narrowed down the location of the break, city officials said during a news … Read more