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EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 19 MIN

How Calgary’s water main breaks highlight a bigger problem facing our city

from This is Calgary

When it comes to Calgary's infrastructure, there’s a big gap between what needs to be done and the money needed to do it. In the wake of a second major water main break, we look at why municipalities across the country face similar issues, and we hear from former Ward 12 councillor Evan Spencer, who tried to raise alarms about this very issue while on council.

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