2013 will forever be remembered as the year of the flood. In June, the raging waters tore through southern Alberta, destroying entire communities and causing billions of dollars worth of damage. But Calgarians were resilient, with complete strangers pulling together to put the city back together. Mayor Naheed Nenshi was front and centre during the relief efforts, making him a star across the country and helping him sweep to victory in the October election.
A major issue during the election campaign was who should be on the hook for the ever-expanding suburbs, with many pitting developers against the city. The issue came to light thanks to an exclusive video tape obtained by Global News, where a prominent developer was seen presenting a plan to other homebuilders to try and defeat council members who were perceived to be anti-development.
2013 also saw the end of an era in provincial politics, when former premier Ralph Klein passed away in March. ‘King Ralph’ was remembered for his storied political career, controversial sound bites and being a man of the people. That same week, hockey fans’ hearts were broken after longtime Calgary Flames captain Jarome Iginla was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins, after nearly two decades with the Flames.
WATCH: The top 10 local stories of 2013
The June flood
READ MORE: City of Calgary activates municipal emergency plan
Naheed Nenshi re-elected mayor of Calgary
READ MORE: Naheed Nenshi wins Calgary election
Blizzard wreaks havoc around southern Alberta
READ MORE: Intense winter storm hits Calgary
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Ralph Klein passes away
READ MORE: Former premier Ralph Klein dies after long illness
Calgary Flames captain Jarome Iginla traded to Pittsburgh Penguins
READ MORE: Jarome Iginla thanks fans in farewell news conference at Saddledome
Calgary Zoo animals die during flood
READ MORE: Calgary Zoo announces animal deaths after flooding
Global News obtains secretly taped video of a developers meeting
READ MORE: EXCLUSIVE: Video obtained by Global News reveals Calgary developer’s plan to control city council
Man with ‘Freeman’ movement refuses eviction
READ MORE: Man with ‘Freeman’ movement refuses eviction, claims rental is sovereign embassy
Calgarians outraged, after tape surfaces of alleged abuse at dog grooming salon
READ MORE: Charges laid against dog groomer, accused of assaulting animals
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