Flood Mitigation
UCP government releases details about flood mitigation funding for Calgary and Edmonton
Two weeks after the UCP’s first-ever provincial budget was unveiled, the Kenney government offered new details on money it intends to spend on flood mitigation projects in Alberta’s two largest cities. Continue reading
Councillors set Edmonton rates to handle floods, sewer stink and Blatchford
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Rate increases to pay for decades of upgrades to Edmonton’s sewer system were approved by city council’s utilities committee on Friday. Councillors also set the rate plan in motion for Blatchford’s development. Continue reading
Grand Forks announces new campaign, buyout option, for flood victims
Mayor says city heard property owners “loud and clear” when told that home buyouts would be based on post-flood values, not pre-flood. Continue reading
Plans unveiled for flood barriers in 2 Calgary communities along Bow River
The City of Calgary has unveiled four options for a new flood barrier that will be built along the Bow River. Continue reading
Kenney says province watching proposed Springbank Dam project closely
Premier Jason Kenney says it’s possible a proposed reservoir to protect Calgary from floods will have to go back to the drawing board if federal regulators say no or court delays persist. Continue reading
Local state of emergency still in effect in Marten Beach area after torrential rain
The Marten Beach area near Slave Lake remained under a state of emergency on Friday, after the community was mostly evacuated. Continue reading
Grand Forks residents likely to receive post-flood home values
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
Grand Forks city council is set to discuss house buyouts at a committee meeting following severe flooding last year. Continue reading
‘The government can do better’: Critics of Springbank Dam hold information session
Critics of the plan voiced their concerns about the contentious flood mitigation project west of Calgary. 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
Flood forecast: What does 2019 look like for Calgary?
By Lauren Pullen Anchor
The city’s goal is to have all flood mitigation projects in place by 2024. Continue reading