Opinions clash on Calgary flood mitigation berms
Opinions from two different Calgary neighbourhoods clashed when a city committee received its annual flood mitigation update Wednesday. Continue reading
Flood Mitigation
Flood forecast: What does 2019 look like for Calgary?
By Lauren Pullen Digital Journalist
The city’s goal is to have all flood mitigation projects in place by 2024. ​ Continue reading
UCP appoints lawyer in hopes of expediting construction of Springbank Dam
The government announced on Friday it had appointed lawyer Martin Ignasiak to assess opportunities for possibly expediting the dam’s construction. Continue reading
Calgary city councillor disappointed with continued delays in Eau Claire development
The city hosted an open house on Saturday, looking for input on a makeover of Calgary’s Eau Claire area. Continue reading
After declaring climate emergency, Kingston city staff aim to prevent flooding
By Paul Soucy Videographer
They used to be called once-in-a-century storms. But extreme weather is fast becoming the norm in this region. 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
Coming to Halifax council: Fire services, flood mitigation and funding requests
The last meeting of Halifax Regional Council is coming, and council has some important decisions to make to close out the year. Continue reading
Portable gates being added to downtown bridges to help protect against future flooding
By Jodi Hughes Weather Anchor
Aluminum stop-log gates will be stored in sheds near the Centre Street bridge to be added in case of future flooding. Continue reading
New flood mitigation program to help Sask. address emergencies before they arise
The new Flood Damage Reduction Program will remove the emergency focus and look more towards long-term projects in Saskatchewan communities. 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