Alberta Flood Mitigation

• ‘In the public interest’: Reservoir to protect Calgary from floods gets NRCB approval

  The Natural Resources Conservation Board has approved a controversial reservoir that could protect Calgary from future flooding, ruling that it's in the public interest.

  Environment

  Jun 22, 2021
  
• First Nation gets $32 million grant after it stops opposing dam near Calgary

  A First Nation says it has ended its opposition to a proposed reservoir that would protect Calgary during flooding because it secured a $32-million grant from the Alberta government.

  Politics

  Apr 28, 2020
  
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• Tsuut’ina Nation withdraws opposition to major flood mitigation plan west of Calgary

  Tsuut'ina Nation has reached an agreement with the Alberta government on the Springbank Reservoir project.

  Environment

  Apr 14, 2020
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• Kenney says province watching proposed Springbank Dam project closely

  Premier Jason Kenney says it's possible a proposed reservoir to protect Calgary from floods will have to go back to the drawing board if federal regulators say no or court delays persist.

  Canada

  Sep 24, 2019
• UCP appoints lawyer in hopes of expediting construction of Springbank Dam

  The government announced on Friday it had appointed lawyer Martin Ignasiak to assess opportunities for possibly expediting the dam's construction.

  Environment

  May 3, 2019
• ‘Absolutely necessary:’ Alberta buys more land for flood mitigation project in Calgary

  The Alberta government has now acquired one fifth of the land it needs for a controversial reservoir west of Calgary that would help protect the city from another massive flood.

  Environment

  Jan 29, 2019
• Alberta government announces funding to improve flood resiliency

  The Alberta government outlined plans for improved flood resiliency in Alberta Tuesday morning including $13.5 million for three projects in Calgary, $30 million for other projects in the province, and $10 million for emergency preparedness.

  May 1, 2018
• Tsuut’ina First Nation objects to Springbank dam flood mitigation proposal

  The Tsuut’ina First Nation is withholding consent for the Springbank dry dam, a key flood mitigation proposal in southern Alberta.

  Canada

  Mar 8, 2017
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• Alberta’s controversial Springbank dam to undergo federal review

  The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is asking for comment until July 25 about the impact of the Springbank reservoir project.

  Canada

  Jun 23, 2016
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• ‘It’s devastating:’ Alberta landowners face loss of properties to prevent flood

  Mary Robinson's family has been living on Moose Hill Ranch on the edge of the Elbow River since 1888, but complains it could all be underwater if the Alberta government goes ahead with a plan to build the off-stream Springbank reservoir.

  Environment

  Apr 25, 2016