Craig Watt

"When we dehumanise and demonise our opponents, we abandon the possibility of peacefully resolving our differences, and seek to justify violence against them." *Nelson Mandela If you're here on Twitter, this is good to remember as you read and post...

@howardanglin Boston. Just look at Boston...

For those scoffing, a reminder that back in 1959, British Columbia built a 60 acre island at the end of a 1 mile causeway to house a new ferry terminal. And they did it in 1 year. And much of lower Manhattan is infill, mostly from the 18th century. You can just do things.

Water restrictions start Monday, March 9 CALGARY - With one week to go until the start of water restrictions, The City of Calgary is asking Calgarians to get ready and help spread the word. On Monday, March 9, the Bearspaw South Feeder Main (BSFM) will be shut down to allow for planned reinforcement repairs to support the stability of the current pipe. With the BSFM out of service, no outdoor water use will be permitted, and indoor water conservation will be needed to make sure that there is enough water to meet urgent needs. Due to the poor condition of the BSFM and its importance in Calgary’s drinking water system, The City is reinforcing sections of pipe that are experiencing enhanced levels of deterioration. These reinforcements are intended to support continued operation of the BSFM until the new parallel steel pipe is completed in December. Construction on the planned reinforcements will start March 9, 2026, and is expected to last approximately four weeks. We need your help to save water While the feeder main is out of service, The City will be supplying most of its water to Calgary and neighbours in Airdrie, Chestermere, Strathmore and Tsuut’ina Nation from only one treatment plant. This means that we cannot get as much water as normal from our plants to your taps. We need to keep our water use below 500 million litres per day to stay out of the risky red zone. If we use more water than our plant can supply, our water system will be at increased risk. This could mean •That the water system can’t provide adequate water to fight fires. •Low water pressure in the system can lead to a city-wide boil water advisory. •If there is a major plant or water system failure, there could be no water available. The good news is, if we work together, meeting this target is in our reach. We’re asking everyone to set a goal of saving at least 25 litres of water per day. •Every minute counts - Keep showers to three minutes or less. •Every flush counts - Flush toilets only when needed. •Every load counts - Only run dishwashers and washing machines when there is a full load. •Find and fix leaks in your home. •No outdoor watering is allowed during this time. Help spread the word This week you’ll start to see signs, ads and receive postcards in your mailbox to raise awareness about the water restrictions. At a time when people get their information from so many different sources, we need to get the word out in as many places as possible. You can help here too. Talk to your neighbours, help spread the word to your social networks and stay connected to our updates on the web, in the news and on social media to get the latest information. The City of Calgary is getting ready The City is taking steps to reduce water use during the reinforcement work. We will only wash City vehicles when needed for health and safety, we are finding and fixing leaks and planning other water saving measures at our recreation facilities, avoiding outdoor water use except when needed for health and safety, and we are asking employees to be mindful of their water use, including work from home if their jobs allow, to reduce the need for flushes during the work day. Teams have been busy reaching out directly to businesses and organizations to encourage them to reduce water use. We are also working directly with the municipalities of Airdrie, Chestermere, Strathmore and Tsuut’ina Nation, who share our water supply. Construction preparation underway This week crews will begin mobilizing to the areas where planned reinforcements will take place. We will begin removing sections of the concrete medians that divide westbound and eastbound 16 Avenue to prepare for traffic detours. The westbound exit from 16th Avenue N.W. onto Sarcee Trail will remain closed. You will see construction site trailers setting up in the area. More information on construction and impacts will continue to be shared as we advance towards this critical work. Together we can The actions you take make a big difference. When we all do our part, together we will save millions of litres of water each day. That helps our treatment and distribution system keep up and continue providing the water you count on. Please do your part. Every drop counts. To stay updated on how we are doing and to find out more ways to save water, visit calgary.ca/savewater.

The Detroit Regional Chamber and its CEO, Sandy Baruah, released this statement last night after President Trump threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge.

With Enbridge rationing space on its Mainline pipeline system to USA and Transmountain at >90% capacity to access the Asian market, things are getting tight. As @rory_johnston excellent chart shows, Canada needs some new oil pipelines!

Opinion: So, you signed an MOU on energy — now what? calgaryherald.com/opinion/column…

I should have said this before, but please do share this. I want the entire world to see how much I love my wife, and want her to know everyone knows. So please. Retweet. Share.

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Calgary - we're in the middle of a City-wide emergency. Any amount of water conservation helps. Follow @JeromyYYC for daily updates. Do your part and we'll get through this and ensure it never happens again.

Thank you to the City workers in the trench getting this fixed. This is hard work in difficult conditions. City Administration needs to be held to account, but the folks doing the work deserve our praise.

China’s military activities and rhetoric toward Taiwan and others in the region only increase tensions unnecessarily. We urge Beijing to exercise restraint, cease its military pressure against Taiwan, and engage in meaningful dialogue.

@mykeatkinson @cityofcalgary @JeromyYYC Thanks for the reply. The website still has the wrong information up (newsroom.calgary.ca/boil-water-adv…) and you have to go looking for the new map (which is more accurate).

@CgyCraig @cityofcalgary @JeromyYYC The part of West Hillhurst on the west side of Crowchild Trail is under the advisory. Please use the map provided at calgary.ca to view the affected area as it does not follow neighbourhood boundaries.

We're responding to a water main break east of the Sarcee Trail/16 Ave N.W. interchange. There is a boil water advisory for the communities of Parkdale, Montgomery and Point McKay. All Calgarians should conserve water. Stay tuned for more updates. ➡ newsroom.calgary.ca/boil-water-adv….

Despite the continued growth of oil demand, leaders, think tanks and institutions continue to write oil’s obituary. That kind of eulogizing has a century-long history of hubris. What’s in store for oil’s future? In this @TheHubCanada article, I look to coal’s past for insights.

Today’s AB/Fed MOU is a strong signal for Canada’s energy sector. 🚫 No oil&gas emissions cap ✅ 2-year permitting timeline Now it’s about action. If commitments hold, Canada can regain momentum. Enserva is ready to help drive jobs, investment & growth. enserva.ca/wp-content/upl…

This is a significant breakthrough for Alberta, clearing many, if not all, of the irritants with Ottawa that have plagued the development of oil and gas. There is still some work to reach commercial viability for a new pipeline, but getting politics out of the way is a big win.

Great crowd at this year's @EnservaCanada State of the Industry event. Wonderful to see the breadth of energy come together.

Demand on the #TransMountain system keeps growing – proof of Canada’s strength as a reliable energy supplier. We’re exploring Optimization Projects to boost capacity by up to 360,000 bpd, supporting Canada’s goal to double exports. Learn more: ow.ly/COJN50XuX71 #Energy

Here’s the IEA World Energy Outlook 2025 if you want to see the reports yourself. And here is the chart you’ll be looking for. iea.org/reports/world-…

@jsrioux My guess is that it's been like that since last spring. Leave it - it'll be correct next weekend... 😀

@CgyCraig Dang: I need to change the battery on my living room wall clock! 😂

Baseball needs a time rule! 😂 (Thank goodness I live in the Mountain time zone and it’s not 00:30 right now in the 14th inning - only 22:30!)