Calgary Hailstorm

• Calgary hail storm the 2nd-costliest disaster in Canadian history after $2.8B in damage

  The Insurance Bureau of Canada says a severe hail storm that battered Calgary last month is the second-costliest event in Canadian history.

  Weather

  Sep 11
  
• WestJet warns flight cancellations following Calgary hailstorm will continue

  The country's second-biggest carrier says 16 aircraft, or 10 per cent of its fleet, remain out of commission nine days after the tempest rained down golf ball-sized ice pellets.

  Economy

  Aug 14
  
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• Fares could rise after Calgary hailstorm damages planes, forces airlines to cancel flights: experts

  A significant scale-back will likely boost demand at other airlines and push up ticket prices during the peak summer travel season.

  Consumer

  Aug 8
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• WestJet says 10% of fleet grounded after Calgary hit by massive hailstorm

  The Calgary International Airport was pummeled by hail on Monday evening.

  Weather

  Aug 7
• City of Calgary nationally recognized for resilient roofing rebate program

  The $3000 rebate that helped some 1600 Calgary homeowners install impact-resistant roofing is being recognized as a model for other municipalities in other disasters.

  Canada

  Oct 13, 2022
• Calgary city council votes to end Resilient Roofing Program

  A City of Calgary program aimed at giving homeowners a rebate to install impact-resistant roofing following a June 2020 hailstorm is coming to an end.

  Politics

  May 11, 2022
• Oversubscribed Calgary resilient roofing rebate provides 3:1 benefit: study

  Calgary homeowners are still encouraged by the city to apply for the resilient roofing rebate, and a study shows there's a benefit even without a rebate.

  Consumer

  Apr 1, 2022
• Calgary emergency officials urge preparedness ahead of storm season

  As Calgarians enter another storm season in May and June, the city's emergency management officials are preparing for the unexpected and urging city residents to do the same.

  Weather

  May 25, 2021
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• Proposed hailstorm roofing rebate in Calgary upped to $3,000, expanded to entire city

  Calgary homeowners hit by the billion-dollar hailstorm in June 2020 will soon be able to access a rebate program to help them get more hail-resistant roofing.

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2021
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• City of Calgary issues property assessments following June hailstorm

  Property assessments are hitting the mail for more than half a million Calgary properties. Most will see a decrease in value, especially after the June hailstorm.

  Canada

  Jan 14, 2021