Alberta Flood Mitigation
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‘In the public interest’: Reservoir to protect Calgary from floods gets NRCB approvalThe Natural Resources Conservation Board has approved a controversial reservoir that could protect Calgary from future flooding, ruling that it's in the public interest.EnvironmentJun 22, 2021
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First Nation gets $32 million grant after it stops opposing dam near CalgaryA 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.PoliticsApr 28, 2020
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Tsuut’ina Nation withdraws opposition to major flood mitigation plan west of CalgaryTsuut'ina Nation has reached an agreement with the Alberta government on the Springbank Reservoir project.EnvironmentApr 14, 2020
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Kenney says province watching proposed Springbank Dam project closelyPremier 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.CanadaSep 24, 2019
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UCP appoints lawyer in hopes of expediting construction of Springbank DamThe government announced on Friday it had appointed lawyer Martin Ignasiak to assess opportunities for possibly expediting the dam's construction.EnvironmentMay 3, 2019
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‘Absolutely necessary:’ Alberta buys more land for flood mitigation project in CalgaryThe 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.EnvironmentJan 29, 2019
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Alberta government announces funding to improve flood resiliencyThe 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
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Tsuut’ina First Nation objects to Springbank dam flood mitigation proposalThe Tsuut’ina First Nation is withholding consent for the Springbank dry dam, a key flood mitigation proposal in southern Alberta.CanadaMar 8, 2017
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Alberta’s controversial Springbank dam to undergo federal reviewThe Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is asking for comment until July 25 about the impact of the Springbank reservoir project.CanadaJun 23, 2016
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‘It’s devastating:’ Alberta landowners face loss of properties to prevent floodMary 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.EnvironmentApr 25, 2016
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