Calgary Flood
Surviving severe weather in Alberta: tips to help keep you safe
Severe summer weather has hit Alberta and it’s important to always have a plan. Tom Sampson with CEMA has tips to help you stay prepared. Continue reading
Alberta government moving Springbank reservoir project ahead with response to regulators
The Kenney government has provided regulators with an 8,000-page response to information requests about a Calgary-area flood mitigation project. Continue reading
Opinions clash on Calgary flood mitigation berms
By Aurelio Perri Radio reporter
Opinions from two different Calgary neighbourhoods clashed when a city committee received its annual flood mitigation update Wednesday. Continue reading
Calgary city council discuss water security, stormwater management
With a growing population and the likelihood the region will become drier, Calgary city council began discussing strategies to protect the region’s water security and stormwater management. Continue reading
6 of the worst floods in Canadian history
A look at some of the worst floods in Canadian history. Continue reading
‘Absolutely necessary:’ Alberta buys more land for flood mitigation project in Calgary
The 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. Continue reading
Calgary volunteers use nature to prevent flood damage on Elbow River
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
The 2013 floods destroyed not only homes in Calgary but much of the city’s riverbanks. Now, a local group is doing a “river makeover” using plants to protect water quality and save river properties from erosion. Continue reading
Calgary flood: 5 years later – Tracking the money
Here’s a look at what’s been spent on projects across Alberta by different levels of government. Continue reading
Still at risk or recovered? How High River and Bragg Creek are coping 5 years after the flood
By Jill Croteau Reporter
The southern Alberta communities of High River and Bragg Creek were devastated by flood waters in 2013. Continue reading
Gord Gillies: Five year anniversary of the 2013 floods in Calgary
By Gord Gillies Radio Host
Gord Gillies reflects on the devastating floods across southern Alberta and the incredible community response. Continue reading