Calgary moves to stage 3 water restrictions; reopens pools, lifts fire ban

Calgary moves to stage 3 water restrictions; reopens pools, lifts fire ban

Calgary emergency officials removed certain aspects of outdoor water restrictions on Saturday as the city restores full water service following a feeder main break in June. Mayor Jyoti Gondek told reporters the city has moved from stage four water restrictions to stage three restrictions. A fire ban that has been in place over the last … Read more

Calgary mayor lauds work of residents, city, during ‘horrible’ water crisis

Calgary mayor lauds work of residents, city, during ‘horrible’ water crisis

Mayor Jyoti Gondek has faced a barrage of criticism as she guided Calgary through a water main break that forced city residents and businesses to limit their water use for over a month. While the mayor says the experience has given her a deep appreciation of partnerships with everyone from the provincial government to the … Read more

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

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

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

Calgary sees record housing development in 2023, but demand is outstripping supply

Calgary sees record housing development in 2023, but demand is outstripping supply

New home construction reached an all-time high in Calgary last year, but demand continues to outstrip supply and pressure the city’s housing market. According to the City of Calgary, 15,393 homes were built in the city in 2023; 11 per cent more than the previous year. The construction of multi-residential homes increased by 49 per … Read more