Hailstorm

• Part of Calgary’s airport to be closed for 18 months to repair damage caused by hail

  The Calgary Airport Authority says part of Calgary International Airport will be closed for a minimum of 18 months to repair damage from a massive hailstorm earlier this month.

  Consumer

  Aug 28, 2024
  
• Insured damages from summer storms in Alberta estimated at $300M

  Severe storms in Alberta and the Prairies this summer resulted in more than $300 million in insured losses, according to initial estimates from the Insurance Bureau of Canada.

  Canada

  Sep 19, 2023
  
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• 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
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• Record-breaking hailstone found in central Alberta

  While Alberta is known for its hail, the size is typically smaller than a baseball.

  Weather

  Aug 4, 2022
• Damages from August hailstorm in Regina crossing $100 million in claims

  The August hailstorm that hit Regina is proving to be most costly in the province's history.

  Canada

  May 9, 2022
• 40% of Calgary hailstorm claims still outstanding: Insurance Bureau of Canada

  It has been four months since Calgary's devastating hailstorm left many homes in tatters, and still, tens of thousands of claims remain open.

  Canada

  Oct 25, 2020
• Calgary hailstorm victims ‘very, very frustrated’ by slow pace of damage repair

  People hit hard by the devastating June 13 hailstorm in northeast Calgary rallied outside the premier's office at the McDougall Centre in downtown Calgary on Tuesday.

  Money

  Aug 11, 2020
• Victims of Calgary hailstorm launch convoy to Edmonton to demand provincial aid

  Some of the northeast Calgary residents whose homes suffered extensive damage in last month’s powerful hailstorm travelled to Edmonton on Wednesday to demand assistance from the provincial government.

  Weather

  Jul 22, 2020
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• Southern Manitoba hailstorm could cost $15M in insurance claims

  A hailstorm that dropped softball sized hail on some parts of southern Manitoba last week could lead to $15 million dollars in insurance claims.

  Jun 18, 2018
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• Southeast Sask. hit with 151 km/h winds, tennis ball sized hail

  Hail as large as baseballs and tennis balls, as well as 151 km/h wind gusts were reported near Estevan, flattening crops, and breaking windows and windshields.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2018