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Last updated: Aug. 28, 2025 at 10:20 a.m.

The hazardous materials that were discovered on Tuesday, August 26 have been safely moved out of the Manchester Industrial Area.

The materials have been transported to a safe location, where the controlled detonations have continued.

The evacuation order previously in place for the Manchester Industrial area has been lifted.

All roads have reopened, and regular CTrain and bus operations have resumed.

Further information, including earlier news releases about this incident, can be found on The City of Calgary Newsroom.