High River flood homes listed under $500 in Alberta government auction
The government bought up the homes to give Albertans the freedom to relocate to areas that are not in a flood zone. Continue reading
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Canada not ready for catastrophic effects of climate change, report warns
Are Canadian provinces prepared for the next major flood or wildfire? A new report suggests provinces are ill-prepared to handle the devastating effects of extreme weather. Continue reading
Flood funding pays for new Calgary police vehicle to aid in disaster relief
A new Mobile Command Vehicle will be joining the Calgary Police Service’s fleet this week. The vehicle was custom made to be able to respond to emergency and disaster situations. Continue reading
Kananaskis Country Golf Course restoration: back on course for 2018 reopening
By Kevin Smith Sports Anchor
The Kananaskis Country Golf Course is coming back to life for the first time since the 2013 floods destroyed the popular layout. Continue reading
How donations for Fort McMurray compare to other Canadian disasters
In the wake of the Fort McMurray wildfires, here is a look at the amounts raised by the Red Cross in other recent Canadian disasters. Continue reading
Final round of Alberta flood, drought funding announced
The Alberta government announced Thursday $1 million in grants to help improve flood and drought resiliency across the province. Continue reading
High stream flow advisories issued for south central Alberta
By Margeaux Morin Weather Specialist
Days of heavy rain have resulted in rising stream flows in south central Alberta. Between 70-100 millimetres of rain is forecast to fall near the Bow and Red Deer River basins by Saturday. Continue reading
140 people forced from homes due to heavy rain, flooding on Alberta First Nation
Chief Joe Pastion of the Dene Tha’ First Nation said the community has declared a state of emergency. Continue reading
‘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. Continue reading
$17 million in flood protection announced for southern Alberta municipalities
By Erik Mikkelsen Community Relations Coordinator/Videographer
The province has announced more funding to help with flood resiliency projects for seven municipalities in southern Alberta. Continue reading
