Alberta Floods
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No major flooding happening at this time: Alberta governmentEnvironmental Canada said between 60mm and 129mm of rain had fallen since Monday in different parts of Calgary and surrounding areas.WeatherJun 15
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Calgary emergency management committee hears rain situation looking better'The forecast is very encouraging, but we want to make sure that, through an abundance of caution, that we continue on the track that we're on.'CanadaJun 14
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3rd northern Alberta community under local state of emergency due to floodingThe Paddle Prairie Métis Nation Settlement has issued a local state of emergency due to localized flooding, which is also impacting two other communities in northwestern Alberta.EnvironmentMay 10
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$744M contract awarded for Springbank reservoir west of CalgaryPremier Jason Kenney says the province has awarded a $744-million contract for the Springbank off-stream reservoir to Vinci Construction.EnvironmentMay 5
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Reducing flood risk in Calgary: feds move ahead with Springbank reservoirThe project, which would divert water from the Elbow River, was proposed after extensive flooding in Calgary in 2013.CanadaJul 20, 2021
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Alberta flood season approachingA first look at flooding potential as the natural hazard becomes top of mind for many Albertans this time of year.EnvironmentMay 11, 2021
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Fort McMurray flood caused $228M in insured damagesThis year's spring flooding in Fort McMurray, Alta., caused over $228 million in insured damages, according to numbers released Monday by the Insurance Bureau of Canada.EconomyJun 1, 2020
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Province announces $147M in disaster funding for northern Alberta residents affected by floodsThe provincial government has announced $147 million in funding for residents who are rebuilding from damage caused by flooding in northern Alberta.CanadaMay 8, 2020
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Councillors pass motions to help Fort McMurray residents with flood recoveryCouncillors passed several motions as well as what they called the 2020 Flood Recovery Bylaw on Wednesday in an attempt to help Fort McMurray residents recover from the recent flooding disaster.PoliticsMay 8, 2020
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Fort McMurray flood: Boil water advisory to remain in place until SeptemberThe Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo said a boil water advisory would remain in effect for all neighbourhoods in Fort McMurray, Anzac, Draper, Gregoire Lake Estates and Saprae Creek Estates.CanadaMay 4, 2020
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