Caution Updated:

  • New! We're responding to a water main break on 16 Ave. N.W., east of Sarcee Trail. Boil water advisory for nearby communities. All Calgarians should conserve water. View more details.

Bearspaw water main break

Water main break

Last updated: Jan 2, 2026, at 1:25 p.m.

We're responding to a major water main break on 16 Ave. N.W., east of Sarcee Trail, at approximately 8 p.m., on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. We've opened the Emergency Operations Centre and activated the Municipal Emergency Plan. 

What you need to know:

  • Reduce your indoor water use immediately. See ways to save water.
  • There is a boil water advisory for residents and businesses in parts of Montgomery, Parkdale, Point McKay and West Hillhurst. 
  • 16 Ave. N.W., east of Sarcee Trail is closed in both directions. See traffic closures. 
Frequently asked questions

Stage 4 water restrictions

To ensure we conserve the water currently available, we are asking all Calgarians to conserve water immediately. 

Arenas, indoor pools and recreation centres:

  • Outdoor ice rinks cannot be flooded or constructed 
  • Organizations, such as recreation centres, will be asked to implement their water restriction plans. 
Water saving tips for businesses
Ways to help save water indoors

Top three ways to help save water indoors:

Save water - reduce toilet flushing

Flush only when necessary

save water - short showers

Limit showers to 3 minutes

save water - laundry

Run dishwashers and laundry only when full 

Boil water advisory

Due to the water main break, Alberta Health Services has issued a Boil Water Advisory for residents and businesses in parts of Montgomery, Parkdale, Point McKay and West Hillhurst.

See map below for advisory locations.

Water wagons information
Address No. of wagons on site
Shouldice Aquatic Center

2
4525 17 Ave. N.W.

1
4628 Montgomery Blvd. N.W.

2
137 Point Drive N.W. 1
221 Point Mckay Terrace N.W. 1
520 35a St. N.W. 1
535 37 St. N.W. 1
3129 5 Ave. N.W. 1
2821 6 Ave. N.W. 1
2603 5 Ave. N.W. 1

Traffic impacts

16th Avenue N.W., east of Sarcee Trail is closed in both directions. 

Expect significant delays. Plan to use alternate routes, or leave earlier. 

See all traffic closures. 

 

Latest updates

Regular updates from The City of Calgary. View all news releases.

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