Spring Flooding

• Lethbridge flood risk low so far this spring as city officials monitor drought risk

  The month of May is normally when the word "flood" starts creeping into the minds of those in southern Alberta, but this spring, the word "drought" is also on the radar. 

  Environment

  May 17
• Manitoba’s risk of spring flooding remains low, infrastructure minister says

  The province is preparing contingency plans should the lack of precipitation push Manitoba into a drought.

  Weather

  Mar 30
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• RDOS to residents: Start thinking about spring runoff

  'Now is the time to assess your property and buildings for potential drainage issues. Taking proactive measures before freshet begins can help prevent or minimize damage.'

  Environment

  Mar 19
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• With spring nearing, West Kelowna setting up sand, sandbag locations

  The city said eight self-serve stations will be set up throughout the city by Friday, March 12, and that crews will routinely check stations for supplies and restock as needed.

  Canada

  Mar 10
• Kelowna’s Mill Creek waters recede, flooded residents assess damage

  When Mill Creek breached its banks early Thursday morning, water flooded into the streets and in some cases, people’s homes.

  Weather

  May 8, 2020
• Stay away from fast-moving rivers and creeks: Kootenay Boundary regional district alert

  'The warning applies to tributaries and to the West Kettle, Kettle and Granby rivers,' said the regional district.

  Environment

  May 7, 2020
• Contractor, transportation ministry responding to flooding in Faulder, B.C. area

  The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen says it's working with the contractor AIM Roads and B.C.'s transportation ministry to respond to the flooding.

  Canada

  May 4, 2020
• Report highlights plans to avoid repeat flooding in Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac

  The flooding in Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac occurred the evening of April 27, 2019, when a dike gave way during a period of exceptional spring flooding.

  Environment

  May 1, 2020
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• Rain will lead to rising water levels, fast-moving water: Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority

  The CRCA's education supervisor Krista Fazackerley says water levels will rise in the lakes, streams and rivers they are responsible for managing.

  Environment

  Apr 30, 2020
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• For Durham, Ont., residents, COVID-19 pandemic presents flood preparation challenges

  "Everyone is concerned with health and when we start to think about how we're going to protect our shorelines we're stagnating right now."

  Canada

  Apr 29, 2020