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• The new fluoridation systems at Calgary's water treatment plants will adjust concentrations to maintain 0.7 mg / L of fluoride in the drinking water. calgaryherald
• Once operational, FEP will provide annual new, direct revenue of $150 million to rural wheat producers and income and property tax to the City of Calgary and Province of Alberta. TradingView
• Canadian telecommunications company Telus and the Calgary Airport Authority announced on Wednesday a 10-year, multi-million-dollar partnership that will transform YYC Calgary International Airport into the first airport in Canada equipped with a 5G private wireless network. TelecomTalk
• The Calgary Region Hydrogen Hub, which will be managed by the Transition Accelerator, is a partnership between Calgary Economic Development, the City of Calgary, Wheatland County, Alberta Innovates (Govt of Alberta) and the Government of Canada. LiveWire Calgary
• Alberta Health Services and The City of Calgary will continue to monitor the situation, including sampling and testing of the drinking water to ensure it is safe for consumption. City of Calgary
• Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta are major hubs for engineering and technology jobs, with cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary leading in job opportunities. Young Engineers Waterloo
• The facility, set to begin operations in 2027, will feature Canada's first modern test cell for next-generation engines, creating jobs and strengthening Calgary's aviation sector. AviTrader Aviation News
• The world and industry that Calgary is positioned to be a leader in managing climate change and is a city where industry can invest, confidently set up shop and transition to net-zero by 2050. https://www.calgary.ca
• The combination of lower taxes, affordable housing, and greater job opportunities (in Calgary) are expected to continue to draw purchasers from out-of-province, many of whom have been priced out by rapidly rising housing values and taxes in their own provinces. Global News
• Over the coming weeks, the number of indoor day spaces available for Calgary's unhoused population will be increasing, following the activation of a third year of the Extreme Weather Response Program. LiveWire Calgary
• In Calgary, the aggregate price of a home in the fourth quarter of 2025 is forecast to increase 4.0% year over year to $728,104. CNW Group
• Broken Pipeline, Shattered Lifeline Recently, the Canadian city of Calgary experienced a severe disruption that reduced its available water supply by 60%. Tomorrow's World
• The City of Calgary has entered into agreements to buy 259 zero-emission BEBs, with $165 million in funding from the Canada Infrastructure Bank and $325 million from the Zero Emission Transit Fund, along with $100 million from the City of Calgary 2023-2026 budget. LiveWire Calgary
• Alberta is not just focused on large cities like Calgary and Edmonton; the new EOI system strongly encourages candidates to seek opportunities in rural areas. Holthe Immigration Law
• For real estate investors, Calgary's new zoning rules offer opportunities to develop multi-family housing in new areas typically restricted to single-family homes, opening up new potential markets. www.canadianrealestatemagazine.ca
• As daily water use in Calgary remains above target during repairs to a major feeder main, a city official warns the effect on pumps and other infrastructure is like a car's engine running too hard for too long. Winnipeg Free Press
• Starting Monday, Calgary's most critical water main will be shut down again, meaning mandatory water restrictions, road closures and the reintroduction of voluntary water-saving measures. CBC
• While Calgary is among the fewest breaks per kilometer of water mains compared to other Canadian cities, the water team did expect to see more breaks as the water system was being stabilized. CBC
• Alberta's government will continue its work with Calgary and Edmonton to see the updated Charters are implemented successfully, striking the right balance for housing affordability and sustainable growth. Alberta.ca
• Where real estate in Western Canada is expected to get pricier this fall is in Calgary and Edmonton. Narcity
• CALGARY - Cenovus Energy Inc. executives warn it could be well into 2025 before oil companies resolve their ongoing dispute with Trans Mountain Corp. over rising pipeline shipping fees. Vancouver Is Awesome
• Doubling the sanitary sewer capacity for north Calgary: Work continues in 2024 on the Nose Creek Sanitary Sewer Trunk, which will more than double the sanitary sewer capacity in north Calgary to support future development and population growth. City of Calgary
• Based on Calgary's forecasted population growth and historical rate of housing need, the number of households in need of affordable housing is expected to reach close to 100,000 households by 2026. QR Calgary

Last updated: 26 June 2025