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Global Calgary flood coverage recognized by Canadian Screen Awards

Submerged cars sits in the flood waters in High River, Alta. on June 20, 2013.
Submerged cars sits in the flood waters in High River, Alta. on June 20, 2013. The Canadian Press

Global Calgary has received two nominations from the Canadian Screen Awards for its coverage of the southern Alberta floods last June.

Global Calgary is nominated in the categories of Best Local Newscast and Best News Special.

“It’s a huge vote of confidence from our peers, as well as our viewers, in terms of the quality and consistency of our news programming,” says Troy Reeb, senior VP of Global News.

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“We all know the kind of effort that took place when the floods hit last June. it was non-stop, people coming together to bring the story to our viewers and our viewers responded with record numbers.”

WATCH: Highlights of Global Calgary’s coverage of the June flood

The Canadian Screen Awards (formerly the Geminis) recognize the best in Canadian film, television and digital media.

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The winners will be announced in March.

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