Jeremy Klaszus
@klaszus.bsky.social
Founder and editor of @sprawlcalgary.bsky.social. Publishing slow news for curious Calgarians. I also roll a pop-up printing press around town. sprawlcalgary.com
When it comes to the future of journalism, I have a sense of bewilderment going into 2026. The push is all towards video and yammering on. Kill me now.
January 12, 2026 at 1:48 AM
When it comes to the future of journalism, I have a sense of bewilderment going into 2026. The push is all towards video and yammering on. Kill me now.
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As this proceeds it will be interesting to see which councilors start fighting against implementing any recommendations that would limit sprawl (i.e., could impact their developer donors and supporters).
Calgary's pipe problems are a prime example of "strategic amnesia" inside city hall. Knowledge was fragmented. Responsibility was murky. And the pressures of growth eclipsed all else. #yyccc
How ‘strategic amnesia’ led to Calgary’s water pipe disasters | The Sprawl
A costly example of a common pattern.
www.sprawlcalgary.com
January 11, 2026 at 5:45 PM
As this proceeds it will be interesting to see which councilors start fighting against implementing any recommendations that would limit sprawl (i.e., could impact their developer donors and supporters).
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Excellent analysis of Calgary's water pipe mess from @sprawlcalgary.bsky.social (www.sprawlcalgary.com/bearspaw-wat...)
How ‘strategic amnesia’ led to Calgary’s water pipe disasters | The Sprawl
A costly example of a common pattern.
www.sprawlcalgary.com
January 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Excellent analysis of Calgary's water pipe mess from @sprawlcalgary.bsky.social (www.sprawlcalgary.com/bearspaw-wat...)
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Excellent, as always. This crisis has many parents. Councils and Admin are under tremendous pressure to cut costs while adding new growth. Any councillor who cut the maintenance budgets & utility rates was treated like a hero. Also, Provincial funding for Alberta cities has been cut in half.
January 11, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Excellent, as always. This crisis has many parents. Councils and Admin are under tremendous pressure to cut costs while adding new growth. Any councillor who cut the maintenance budgets & utility rates was treated like a hero. Also, Provincial funding for Alberta cities has been cut in half.
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Let us not forget the immense pressure from Calgary residents to always lower property taxes and eliminate spending on anything that isn't an apparent necessity. Twinning the Bearspaw feeder without a rupture would certainly get an entire council turfed by an enraged electorate.
January 11, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Let us not forget the immense pressure from Calgary residents to always lower property taxes and eliminate spending on anything that isn't an apparent necessity. Twinning the Bearspaw feeder without a rupture would certainly get an entire council turfed by an enraged electorate.
Calgary's pipe problems are a prime example of "strategic amnesia" inside city hall. Knowledge was fragmented. Responsibility was murky. And the pressures of growth eclipsed all else. #yyccc
How ‘strategic amnesia’ led to Calgary’s water pipe disasters | The Sprawl
A costly example of a common pattern.
www.sprawlcalgary.com
January 11, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Calgary's pipe problems are a prime example of "strategic amnesia" inside city hall. Knowledge was fragmented. Responsibility was murky. And the pressures of growth eclipsed all else. #yyccc
I think 2026 is the year for @sprawlcalgary.bsky.social to unhook from the internet. Pivoting to town crier!! 📣
December 31, 2025 at 4:48 AM
I think 2026 is the year for @sprawlcalgary.bsky.social to unhook from the internet. Pivoting to town crier!! 📣
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NEW: 16 Avenue is shut down between Sarcee Trail and 49 Street NW due to a significant water main break. Awaiting more details from the City of Calgary.
December 31, 2025 at 4:28 AM
NEW: 16 Avenue is shut down between Sarcee Trail and 49 Street NW due to a significant water main break. Awaiting more details from the City of Calgary.
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My 2025 Bike Highlights:
1: Seeing @beatriceaucoin.bsky.social collect her 30 days of cycling.
2: Welcoming @klaszus.bsky.social and his printing press bike on a @bromptonleague.bsky.social ride.
3: Attending @criticalmassyyc.bsky.social with Sam.
4: Getting Agnès on car-free 1A for her first time.
1: Seeing @beatriceaucoin.bsky.social collect her 30 days of cycling.
2: Welcoming @klaszus.bsky.social and his printing press bike on a @bromptonleague.bsky.social ride.
3: Attending @criticalmassyyc.bsky.social with Sam.
4: Getting Agnès on car-free 1A for her first time.
December 29, 2025 at 9:42 PM
My 2025 Bike Highlights:
1: Seeing @beatriceaucoin.bsky.social collect her 30 days of cycling.
2: Welcoming @klaszus.bsky.social and his printing press bike on a @bromptonleague.bsky.social ride.
3: Attending @criticalmassyyc.bsky.social with Sam.
4: Getting Agnès on car-free 1A for her first time.
1: Seeing @beatriceaucoin.bsky.social collect her 30 days of cycling.
2: Welcoming @klaszus.bsky.social and his printing press bike on a @bromptonleague.bsky.social ride.
3: Attending @criticalmassyyc.bsky.social with Sam.
4: Getting Agnès on car-free 1A for her first time.
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If you live in Calgary and aren’t supporting The Sprawl, do it!! Always, great reporting from city hall and during elections.
The Sprawl is now in its 9th (!) year and I think 2025 has been the best yet. Thank you to everyone who has made our work possible! @calgaryhester.bsky.social signs us off for the holidays with one last comic.
Thank you Calgary! A word of heartfelt gratitude | The Sprawl
You made 2025 an extraordinary year.
www.sprawlcalgary.com
December 20, 2025 at 11:18 PM
If you live in Calgary and aren’t supporting The Sprawl, do it!! Always, great reporting from city hall and during elections.
CKUA is so good on Sundays. All day! 📻
December 21, 2025 at 8:24 PM
CKUA is so good on Sundays. All day! 📻
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I really had fun making this comic about some of @sprawlcalgary.bsky.social's 2025 highlights. Our great year was made possible by folks who value local journalism. And it's because of your support that I get to make comics about Calgary. Thanks! Looking forward to more comics in 2026!
The Sprawl is now in its 9th (!) year and I think 2025 has been the best yet. Thank you to everyone who has made our work possible! @calgaryhester.bsky.social signs us off for the holidays with one last comic.
Thank you Calgary! A word of heartfelt gratitude | The Sprawl
You made 2025 an extraordinary year.
www.sprawlcalgary.com
December 20, 2025 at 9:07 PM
I really had fun making this comic about some of @sprawlcalgary.bsky.social's 2025 highlights. Our great year was made possible by folks who value local journalism. And it's because of your support that I get to make comics about Calgary. Thanks! Looking forward to more comics in 2026!
The Sprawl is now in its 9th (!) year and I think 2025 has been the best yet. Thank you to everyone who has made our work possible! @calgaryhester.bsky.social signs us off for the holidays with one last comic.
Thank you Calgary! A word of heartfelt gratitude | The Sprawl
You made 2025 an extraordinary year.
www.sprawlcalgary.com
December 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The Sprawl is now in its 9th (!) year and I think 2025 has been the best yet. Thank you to everyone who has made our work possible! @calgaryhester.bsky.social signs us off for the holidays with one last comic.
For once in my life, on this last working day of the year, can I actually finish writing my newsletter the day before it gets sent out???
(no, prob not)
(no, prob not)
December 19, 2025 at 6:34 PM
For once in my life, on this last working day of the year, can I actually finish writing my newsletter the day before it gets sent out???
(no, prob not)
(no, prob not)
Trying to get a few last Sprawl things done before the holidays but it feels like I am moving at a glacial speed. Which I suppose is all right.
December 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Trying to get a few last Sprawl things done before the holidays but it feels like I am moving at a glacial speed. Which I suppose is all right.
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Great read on how Calgary can have one of the most expensive transit fares and also comically bad transit service
New Sprawlcast out this morning! Mmmm... I do love me some transit butter. You can listen to the episode or read the article version (or do both!) as you see fit. #yyccc
Spread thin: How urban sprawl is stretching Calgary Transit to the max | The Sprawl
A new city council tackles an old problem.
www.sprawlcalgary.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Great read on how Calgary can have one of the most expensive transit fares and also comically bad transit service
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A great podcast that unpacks the current and future transit challenges of sprawling Calgary, highlighted by Jeremy’s spot-on “why, why, why?”
New Sprawlcast out this morning! Mmmm... I do love me some transit butter. You can listen to the episode or read the article version (or do both!) as you see fit. #yyccc
Spread thin: How urban sprawl is stretching Calgary Transit to the max | The Sprawl
A new city council tackles an old problem.
www.sprawlcalgary.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:44 PM
A great podcast that unpacks the current and future transit challenges of sprawling Calgary, highlighted by Jeremy’s spot-on “why, why, why?”
New Sprawlcast out this morning! Mmmm... I do love me some transit butter. You can listen to the episode or read the article version (or do both!) as you see fit. #yyccc
Spread thin: How urban sprawl is stretching Calgary Transit to the max | The Sprawl
A new city council tackles an old problem.
www.sprawlcalgary.com
December 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
New Sprawlcast out this morning! Mmmm... I do love me some transit butter. You can listen to the episode or read the article version (or do both!) as you see fit. #yyccc
Calgary city council is way off in the weeds on blanket rezoning. Not voting on repealing on blanket rezoning today, but on whether or not to start the process (for March '26 hearing + decision). Repetitive amendments, numerous councillors trying to put their stamp on a repeal. #yyccc
December 15, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Calgary city council is way off in the weeds on blanket rezoning. Not voting on repealing on blanket rezoning today, but on whether or not to start the process (for March '26 hearing + decision). Repetitive amendments, numerous councillors trying to put their stamp on a repeal. #yyccc
Friendly reminder that you can cut "going forward" from any piece of writing or speech and not lose anything. You'll even make it better!
December 15, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Friendly reminder that you can cut "going forward" from any piece of writing or speech and not lose anything. You'll even make it better!
One of the most enjoyable parts of my job is fleshing out story art with my designer. It gets zany. And fun. Lots goes into it. We had five different cover art concepts for tomorrow's Sprawlcast. Have narrowed it down to two. Will use one. All that just for the art. It's worth it.
December 12, 2025 at 7:54 PM
One of the most enjoyable parts of my job is fleshing out story art with my designer. It gets zany. And fun. Lots goes into it. We had five different cover art concepts for tomorrow's Sprawlcast. Have narrowed it down to two. Will use one. All that just for the art. It's worth it.
When I reflect on 2025 it feels like I'm losing connection in many ways. With friends. With family. With neighbours. With colleagues. All kinds of relationships atrophying. I like "doing my own thing." But... this is not good. I don't think this is how we were meant to be
December 11, 2025 at 7:39 PM
When I reflect on 2025 it feels like I'm losing connection in many ways. With friends. With family. With neighbours. With colleagues. All kinds of relationships atrophying. I like "doing my own thing." But... this is not good. I don't think this is how we were meant to be
Seriously I don't know what's up. It's been almost half a year (June) since I put out a new documentary-style episode of Sprawlcast. It feels stuck. Have been prioritizing other projects/formats for The Sprawl. And can't seem to get back into the podcast groove. It is a frustration.
I have to finish a Sprawlcast this week. HAVE TO. I've got a few episodes in various stages of (in)completion and for some reason I just can't land the plane on any of them. LAND THE GODDAMN PLANE KLASZUS
December 9, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Seriously I don't know what's up. It's been almost half a year (June) since I put out a new documentary-style episode of Sprawlcast. It feels stuck. Have been prioritizing other projects/formats for The Sprawl. And can't seem to get back into the podcast groove. It is a frustration.
I have to finish a Sprawlcast this week. HAVE TO. I've got a few episodes in various stages of (in)completion and for some reason I just can't land the plane on any of them. LAND THE GODDAMN PLANE KLASZUS
December 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I have to finish a Sprawlcast this week. HAVE TO. I've got a few episodes in various stages of (in)completion and for some reason I just can't land the plane on any of them. LAND THE GODDAMN PLANE KLASZUS