Video Archives
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Calgary plans to have Bearspaw feeder main replaced by December -
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Impact of density on Calgary infrastructure faces questions -
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Calgary awards contract for feeder main replacement, work to begin this week -
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Calgary infrastructure at ‘extensive risk,’ 11% of assets in poor condition: report -
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What the City of Calgary’s property assessments mean for your taxes in 2026 -
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Calgary’s Bearspaw feeder main could be back in operation by Friday, says city -
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Calgary councillor critical of feeder main report, author claims council was ‘sidetracked’ -
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Current, former Calgary councillors say they weren’t aware of feeder main’s fragility -
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Calgary ‘chronically underinvesting’ in its water system the last 20 years: report -
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City of Calgary aware of water main problems since 2004, says independent report -
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Ruptured Calgary feeder main won’t run at full capacity even after repairs -
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Calgary city councillors to receive independent review of 2024 feeder main break -
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‘Catastrophic’ Calgary water main break prompts usage limits -
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The Calgary communities seeing effects of citywide rezoning the most and least -
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Calgary’s new event centre on time, budget heading into busy 2026 -
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Calgary mayor Jeromy Farkas reflects on first months in office -
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Calgary city council kick-starts process to repeal citywide rezoning with spring public hearing -
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Calgary’s budget applauded, but ‘sustainability’ of spending questioned -
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Calgary city council approves 2026 budget with slashed 1.64% property tax increase -
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Calgary city council boosts transit funding, cuts climate spending
Author Archives
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Calgary city council approves $609M to cover feeder main, water system upgradesThe move brings the total cost associated with Calgary's Bearspaw feeder main to $439 million, which includes $381 million to pay for the replacement project.CanadaMar 17
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Calgary water use climbs above city threshold for 1st time since restrictions imposedCalgary and surrounding communities used 504 million litres of water on Sunday, ending a six-day streak of water use under the city-imposed daily threshold of 500 million litres.CanadaMar 16
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Calgary infrastructure needs are expected to cost $49B over next 10 years$20 billion of the estimated required spending would address Calgary's growth, and another $17 billion would cover maintenance and replacement of existing infrastructure.Mar 11
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Calgary city council critical of priorities for next 4-year budgetCalgary city council has outlined six priorities it wants included in the upcoming four-year budget, including infrastructure, transit and balanced growth.PoliticsMar 10
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Calgary under month-long water restrictions as Bearspaw feeder main work beginsWater restrictions are in effect for Calgary residents as the city begin a four-week-long reinforcement project on the Bearspaw South Feeder Main.CanadaMar 9
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‘Can’t run a deficit’: Calgary businesses prepare for incoming property tax hikeAlberta Premier Danielle Smith defended the property tax increase, and noted it is meant to cover a third of the education operating budget this year.EconomyMar 5
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Calgary mayor floats plebiscite after provincial education property tax increaseCalgary's mayor made the comments during a special meeting of council called to discuss the potential impact of the provincial budget on Calgarians.CanadaMar 4
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Calgary needs an extra $609M for Bearspaw feeder main, water infrastructure upgradesThe request for additional funding comes after Calgary city council approved more than $1 billion in funding for water infrastructure in this year's budget.CanadaMar 3
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Calgary warns residents of consequences if water use enters ‘risky red zone’Residents of Calgary are facing a new round of water restrictions starting March 9 to allow for more emergency repairs to the Bearspaw South Feeder Main.HealthMar 2
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Alberta budget’s property tax hike scrutinized by Calgary city hallCalgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas said the increase is 'incredibly egregious' and has called a special council meeting for March 4 to discuss the city's response.CanadaFeb 27
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Fees and taxes: How the 2026 Alberta budget may hit your walletWhile income taxes aren't increasing to make up the shortfall, there are several other ways Albertans will be paying more through fees and changes to the education property tax.MoneyFeb 26
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Calgary city council unanimously supports review of downtown free fare zoneThe motion, which was approved unanimously, calls for a comprehensive review of Calgary Transit's downtown free fare zone, including potential changes and its elimination.CanadaFeb 24
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Calgary city councillors seek ways to crack down on shoplifting under $100A motion from two Calgary city councillors asks administration to conduct "an analysis of approaches" that the city could take to regulate theft under $100.CanadaFeb 23
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Calgary water restrictions for feeder main repairs to return in MarchThe City of Calgary has announced new water restrictions will be imposed starting March 9, to allow for more repair work to be done on the Bearspaw Feeder Main.HealthFeb 20
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Calgary mayor asks photo radar ban be reconsidered after recent traffic fatalitiesEight people have died in traffic collisions so far this year in Calgary, including three pedestrians, after 2025 saw an 11-year high in traffic fatalities in the city.TrafficFeb 17
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Road closure in effect after wire snaps detected on Calgary’s Bearspaw feeder mainThe Bearspaw feeder main, which carries 60 per cent of the city's drinking water, has experienced two critical failures in less than two years.TrafficFeb 13
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Calgary companies secure more international trade deals amid U.S. uncertaintyAccording to new data from Calgary Economic Development, less than a quarter of the trade deals it secured in 2025 were with the U.S., down from 35 per cent in 2024.CanadaFeb 12
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CMHC writes to City of Calgary over citywide rezoning and impact to federal fundsCMHC told the City of Calgary that in order to remain compliant with its funding agreement, the city "must not reintroduce exclusionary zoning."PoliticsFeb 11
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Calgary requires at least $5.7B over next 10 years for critical infrastructureThe report shows 11 per cent of the City of Calgary's assets are rated in poor or very poor condition, with $5.7 billion required to repair the most critical infrastructure.CanadaFeb 11
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Decisions ‘not yet’ made on elevated Green Line alignment as Calgary gathers feedbackOriginal plans called for the Green Line LRT to run underground through the downtown but those plans were scrapped after the provincial government withdrew its share of funding.Feb 10
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Downtown Calgary office towers to be converted into affordable housing with new grantThe grant is funded through the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF), in which future installments may be at risk depending on whether Calgary city council repeals citywide rezoning.CanadaFeb 9
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Calgary to use ‘open cut’ method for feeder main replacement work in BownessConstruction on the second phase of the Bearspaw feeder main replacement project is set to start in May.CanadaFeb 6
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Calgary officials warn repeal of citywide rezoning could risk federal fundingCalgary was awarded $251.3 million, including top-ups, from the federal Housing Accelerator Fund, with $122.9 million allocated so far.CanadaFeb 6
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City councillor questions Calgary’s fast-tracked feeder main replacement projectLast month, city officials announced it is fast-tracking the project, which would add a steel pipe of the same size and parallel to the existing pipe.CanadaFeb 6
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Calgarians concerned over permit approvals ahead of citywide rezoning debateThe policy changed Calgary’s land-use bylaw to make residential grade-oriented infill (R-CG) the default residential zoning district across the city.CanadaFeb 4
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