This week's water main break came just as Shawn Kearns was already closing up shop at Greenbriar Market and Refillery on Bowness Road at the end of the December — and the timing did bring a sense of relief. Kearns estimates the store lost $30,000 in sales during the 2024 water main break, thanks to a drop in customer traffic. He closed his skin care and home goods store at the end of December, a decision made prior to the latest water main break not too far away. And Alberta Health Services says water for filling pedicure basins and manicure soaks must be boiled first during a boil water advisory. Mayor calls for Calgarians to support businessesDuring the city’s Thursday update on the water main break, Mayor Jeromy Farkas implored people to visit affected businesses.

Source: CBC News January 03, 2026 00:23 UTC