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

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