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Water Main Break Floods Northwest Calgary, Prompts Rescues and Boil-Water Advisory

Crews are investigating a suspected connection to the Bearspaw South feeder main.

Vehicles sit in water after a main break in Calgary on Dec. 31, 2025.
Emergency crews check the damage on the Trans-Canada Highway from a reported water main break in Calgary, Alberta December 31, 2025. Todd Korol/The Globe and Mail
A major water main break near Sarcee Trail and 16 Avenue Northwest interchange in Calgary on Dec. 29, 2025.
Workers at the site of a major water main break in Montgomery on Thursday, June 6, 2024.

Overview

  • The rupture near Sarcee Trail and 16 Avenue NW flooded the area under the CP rail bridge at 69th Street NW, forcing closures on the Trans-Canada from Sarcee Trail to Home Road.
  • About 2,000 homes and 100 businesses are affected, with a boil-water advisory for parts of Montgomery, Parkdale and Point McKay.
  • The Calgary Fire Department rescued 13 people from seven vehicles trapped in floodwater, and officials reported no serious injuries.
  • The city opened its Emergency Operations Centre, activated the Municipal Emergency Plan and imposed Stage 4 outdoor water restrictions while supply and pressure are evaluated.
  • Mayor Jeromy Farkas said the water system remains safe and pledged accountability as assessments of damage and system pressure continue.