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CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA — Calgarians are waking up to a renewed round of water restrictions after an overnight water main break trapped cars and drivers on a city interchange.
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Several surrounding homes and businesses have been put under a boil water advisory, while residents across the city are being urged to limit showers, toilet flushes, and running dishwashers and laundry.
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Fire crews were called on to rescue 13 people from cars stuck in freezing water.
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The break occurred at 16th Avenue NW and Sarcee Trail, northwest of downtown near the site of Canada Olympic Park.
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Following an initial investigation, authorities say they believe the break is related to the Bearspaw South Feeder Main _ infamous for a significant rupture in June 2024 that caused an extended outage.
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Mayor Jeromy Farkas has been offering updates on his social media account.
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“I have spoken with Premier Danielle Smith and MP Corey Hogan to brief them on the situation,” Farkas wrote on his social media account X.
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“Both have offered their full support, and provincial and federal officials are standing by should additional resources be required. Co-ordination across all orders of government is ongoing.”
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Emergency crews are continuing to assess the cause of the break and the extent of the damage. Road remains closed.
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A news conference is scheduled for later this morning.
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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 31, 2025.
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