The Bow River flows under the 4th Street bridge in Calgary, Alta on the night of Sunday, June 23, 2013. The Bow has receded substantially over the past 12 hours. Gavin John/STR/QMI Agency.
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A look at Fish Creek park in Calgary from Douglasdale Ridge Saturday, June 22, 2013 after the city was swamped by heavy rains, the devastating flooding has forced tens of thousands of southern Albertans from their homes. Al Charest/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Al Charest/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
The Douglasdale substation in southeast Calgary, now sits in the middle of the Bow River, Friday June 21, 2013, after the city was swamped by heavy rains, the devastating flooding has forced tens of thousands of southern Albertans from their homes. Al Charest/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Al Charest/Calgary Sun/QMI Agenc
A fire hydrant in the community of Elbow Park sits in over a foot of water in Calgary, Alta, Canada on Friday, June 21, 2013. There was over 25 communities evacuated earlier Friday, and the city has still advised residences not to return to their homes. Gavin John/STR/QMI Agency
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The driving range hut at Douglasdale in southeast Calgary, now sits in the middle of the Bow River, Friday June 21, 2013, after the city was swamped by heavy rains, the devastating flooding has forced tens of thousands of southern Albertans from their homes. Al Charest/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Al Charest/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
The community of Elbow Park sits in over a foot of water in Calgary, Alta, Canada on Friday, June 21, 2013. There was over 25 communities evacuated earlier Friday, and the city has still advised residences not to return to their homes. Gavin John/STR/QMI Agency
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Blue skies finally came to the flooded community of Elbow Park late this Friday in Calgary, Alta, Canada on Friday, June 21, 2013. There was over 25 communities evacuated earlier Friday, and the city has still advised residences not to return to their homes. Gavin John/STR/QMI AgencyGavin John/STR/QMI Agency
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Emergency vehicles in Briidgeland, one of the communities along the Bow River in downtown Calgary, Alberta, on June 20, 2013. Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
The Bow River on the rise through downtown in Calgary, Alberta, on June 20, 2013. Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
View from the Centre Street Bridge of the Bow River looking upstream in downtown Calgary, Alberta, on June 20, 2013. Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Geese huddle on shore along the Bow River below Langevin Bridge in downtown Calgary, Alberta, on June 20, 2013. Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
People stop on the Centre Street Bridge to watch the roaring waters of the Bow River in downtown Calgary, Alberta, on June 20, 2013. Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Vehicles splash through water rising from the sewers by Centre Street Bridge on the Bow River in downtown Calgary, Alberta, on June 20, 2013. Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Crews prepare for flooding on the Bow River along Memorial Drive through downtown in Calgary, Alberta, on June 20, 2013. Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
People stop on the Centre Street Bridge to watch the roaring waters of the Bow River in downtown Calgary, Alberta, on June 20, 2013. Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
People photograph the Centre Street Bridge and the roaring waters of the Bow River in downtown Calgary, Alberta, on June 20, 2013. Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Watching the river rise by Riverfront Avenue along the Bow River in downtown Calgary, Alberta, on June 20, 2013. Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
A Calgarian takes a photo of the under construction bridge to St Georges Island in Calgary, Alta, Canada as the Bow River rises on Thursday, June 20, 2013. The city has already set evacuation notices for over 15 communities due to the rising water levels of the Elbow and Bow Rivers. Gavin John/STR/QMI Agency
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People photograph the Centre Street Bridge and the roaring waters of the Bow River in downtown Calgary, Alberta, on June 20, 2013. Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Police block off Memorial Drive at Edmonton Trail along the Bow River in downtown Calgary, Alberta, on June 20, 2013. Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Water almost to the lower deck of the Centre Street Bridge over the Bow River in downtown Calgary, Alberta, on June 20, 2013. Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Water bubbles up through a manhole cover on Riverfront Avenue along the Bow River in downtown Calgary, Alberta, on June 20, 2013. Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Vehicles splash through water rising from the sewers by Centre Street Bridge on the Bow River in downtown Calgary, Alberta, on June 20, 2013. Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Police officer patrols the bike path along the Bow River by Langevin Bridge in downtown Calgary, Alberta, on June 20, 2013. Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Geese huddle on shore along the Bow River below Langevin Bridge in downtown Calgary, Alberta, on June 20, 2013. Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Police block off Riverfront Avenue near the Centre Street Bridge over the Bow River in downtown Calgary, Alberta, on June 20, 2013. Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Calgary Police, Fire, EMS and Search and Rescue get ready to go door to door along Rideau Rd. S.W. in Calgary, which runs along the Elbow River as residents received a mandatory evacuation order as heavy rains have resulted in massive floods throughout Alberta on Thursday Jun 20, 2013. Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
A partially flooded sign sticks out of the Elbow River at Stanley Park in Calgary, Alta, Canada on Thursday, June 20, 2013. The city has already set evacuation notices for over 15 communities due to the rising water levels of the Elbow and Bow Rivers. Gavin John/STR/QMI Agency
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The newly installed Poppy Plaza is shown early evening June 20, 2013 in Calgary, Alta
Most of the low lying nieghborhoods near the Bow and Elbow Rivers are under evacuation order with the rivers to peak early June 21/ 2013. Dave Dormer/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Dave Dormer/Calgary Sun/QMI AGEN
Sophie and brother Matthew Norman pack up belongings from their Rideau Rd. S.W. in Calgary which runs along the Elbow River as residents received a mandatory evacuation order as heavy rains have resulted in massive floods throughout Alberta on Thursday Jun 20, 2013. Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
The Peace Bridge is shown with downtown Calgary, Alta in the background on June 20, 2013 in Calgary, Alta as the Bow River flows underneath.
Most of the low lying nieghborhoods near the Bow and Elbow Rivers are under evacuation order with the rivers to peak early June 21/ 2013.Dave Dormer/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Dave Dormer/Calgary Sun/QMI AGEN
Natalie Stevenson from 910 Rideau Rd. S.W. in Calgary helps pack up belongings in her back yard as residents received a mandatory evacuation order as heavy rains have resulted in massive floods throughout Alberta on Thursday Jun 20, 2013. Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Calgary Police, Fire, EMS and Search and Rescue get ready to go door to door along Rideau Rd. S.W. in Calgary which runs along the Elbow River as residents received a mandatory evacuation order as heavy rains have resulted in massive floods throughout Alberta on Thursday Jun 20, 2013. Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Calgary Police, Fire, EMS and Search and Rescue get ready to go door to door along Rideau Rd. S.W. in Calgary which runs along the Elbow River as residents received a mandatory evacuation order as heavy rains have resulted in massive floods throughout Alberta on Thursday Jun 20, 2013. Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Calgarians take photos of the rising Elbow River on the 4th street bridge in Calgary, Alta, Canada on Thursday, June 20, 2013. The city has already set evacuation notices for over 15 communities due to the rising water levels of the Elbow and Bow Rivers. Gavin John/STR/QMI Agency
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Natalie Stevenson from 910 Rideau Rd. S.W. in Calgary looks over the Elbow River from her backyard as residents received a mandatory evacuation order as heavy rains have resulted in massive floods throughout Alberta on Thursday Jun 20, 2013. Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Calgary Police tape off bridge from Elbow Dr. to Rideau Rd. S.W. in Calgary which goes over the Elbow River as residents received a mandatory evacuation order as heavy rains have resulted in massive floods throughout Alberta on Thursday Jun 20, 2013. Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Denise Coffield who lives on Rideau Rd. S.W. in Calgary looks over the Elbow River from her backyard as residents received a mandatory evacuation order as heavy rains have resulted in massive floods throughout Alberta on Thursday Jun 20, 2013. Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
City workers direct excavators while they construct a levee across 5th Street SW in the path of the rising Elbow River in Calgary, Alta, Canada on Thursday, June 20, 2013. The city has already set evacuation notices for over 15 communities due to the rising water levels of the Elbow and Bow Rivers. Gavin John/STR/QMI Agency
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Calgary Police tape off bridge from Elbow Dr. to Rideau Rd. S.W. in Calgary which goes over the Elbow River as residents received a mandatory evacuation order as heavy rains have resulted in massive floods throughout Alberta on Thursday Jun 20, 2013. Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Members of the Calgary Lacrosse Midget C teams, the Sabre Cats and the Axeman volunteer their times to set up cots in the Acadia Recreation Centre in Calgary, Alta, Canada on Thursday, June 20, 2013. The city has already set evacuation notices for over 15 communities due to the rising water levels of the Elbow and Bow Rivers and have set up cots as a precaution. Gavin John/STR/QMI Agency
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Motorists contend with cascading water coming down from above onto Highway 3 near Crowsnest Lake on Thursday June 20, 2013. Heavy rain and flooding cointinues in several areas of southern Alberta. Bryan Passifiume/Pincher Creek Echo/QMI Agency
Police tape blocks a footpath bridge over the Elbow River at Stanley Park in Calgary, Alta, Canada on Thursday, June 20, 2013. The city has already set evacuation notices for over 15 communities due to the rising water levels of the Elbow and Bow Rivers. Gavin John/STR/QMI Agency
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Calgary Police, Fire, EMS and Search and Rescue get ready to go door to door along Rideau Rd. S.W. in Calgary which runs along the Elbow River as residents received a mandatory evacuation order as heavy rains have resulted in massive floods throughout Alberta on Thursday Jun 20, 2013. Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Calgary City Police block off the Peace Bridge in Calgary, Alta, Canada due to the Bow River rising on Thursday, June 20, 2013. The city has already set evacuation notices for over 15 communities due to the rising water levels of the Elbow and Bow Rivers. Gavin John/STR/QMI Agency
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A flooded out 4 St SW near 23 Ave SW, in the Mission area, is shown early morning June 21/ 13 in Calgary, Alta.
Major flooding has hit southern Alberta and Calgary, causing severe damage. Jim WellsCalgary Sun/QMI Agency
Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
A flooded out 4 St SW near 23 Ave SW, in the Mission area, is shown early morning June 21/ 13 in Calgary, Alta.
Major flooding has hit southern Alberta and Calgary, causing severe damage. Jim WellsCalgary Sun/QMI Agency
Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
A flooded out Riverfront Ave SW near Centre St, just is shown early morning June 21/ 13 in Caglary, Alta.
Major flooding has hit southern Alberta and Calgary, causing severe damage. Jim WellsCalgary Sun/QMI Agency
Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
A flooded out Riverfront Ave SW near Centre St, just is shown early morning June 21/ 13 in Caglary, Alta.
Major flooding has hit southern Alberta and Calgary, causing severe damage. Jim WellsCalgary Sun/QMI Agency
Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
A flooded out street near the Glencoe Club a couple blocks from the Elbow River is shown early morning June 21/ 13 in Calgary, Alta.
Major flooding has hit southern Alberta and Calgary, causing severe damage. Jim WellsCalgary Sun/QMI Agency
Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
A pickup truck roars through a flooded out 4 St SW near 23 Ave SW, in the Mission area, is shown early morning June 21/ 13 in Calgary, Alta.
Major flooding has hit southern Alberta and Calgary, causing severe damage. Jim WellsCalgary Sun/QMI Agency
Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
A pickup truck roars through a flooded out 4 St SW near 23 Ave SW, in the Mission area, is shown early morning June 21/ 13 in Calgary, Alta.
Major flooding has hit southern Alberta and Calgary, causing severe damage. Jim WellsCalgary Sun/QMI Agency
Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
A pickup truck roars through a flooded out 4 St SW near 23 Ave SW, in the Mission area, is shown early morning June 21/ 13 in Calgary, Alta.
Major flooding has hit southern Alberta and Calgary, causing severe damage. Jim WellsCalgary Sun/QMI Agency
Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Doug Griffiths listens to a question during a press conference at the Emergency Operations Centre June 21/ 13 in Calgary, Alta.
Major flooding has hit southern Alberta and Calgary, causing severe damage. Jim WellsCalgary Sun/QMI Agency
Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Albert Premier Alison Redford listens o a question during a press conference at the Emergency Operations Centre June 21/ 13 in Calgary, Alta.
Major flooding has hit southern Alberta and Calgary, causing severe damage. Jim WellsCalgary Sun/QMI Agency
Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Alberta Premier Alison Redford (L) and Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi hug following a press conference at the Emergency Operations Centre June 21/ 13 in Calgary, Alta.
Major flooding has hit southern Alberta and Calgary, causing severe damage. Jim WellsCalgary Sun/QMI Agency
Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Albert Premier Alison Redford listens o a question during a press conference at the Emergency Operations Centre June 21/ 13 in Calgary, Alta.
Major flooding has hit southern Alberta and Calgary, causing severe damage. Jim WellsCalgary Sun/QMI Agency
Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Stampede Park, in downtown Calgary, Alta. on June 21, 2013, home of the Calgary Stampede after massive and destructive flooding in the core of the city from the Elbow River bursting its banks in the south and east, and the Bow river in the north.
Stuart Dryden/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
STUART DRYDEN/CALGARY SUN/QMI AG
Stampede Park, the barn area on the backstretch of the racetrack, completely flooded in downtown Calgary, Alta. on June 21, 2013, home of the Calgary Stampede after massive and destructive flooding in the core of the city from the Elbow River (seen here in the foreground) bursting its banks in the south and east, and the Bow river in the north.
Stuart Dryden/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
STUART DRYDEN/CALGARY SUN/QMI AG
Stampede Park, the barn area on the backstretch of the racetrack, completely flooded in downtown Calgary, Alta. on June 21, 2013, home of the Calgary Stampede after massive and destructive flooding in the core of the city from the Elbow River (seen here in the foreground) bursting its banks in the south and east, and the Bow river in the north.
Stuart Dryden/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
STUART DRYDEN/CALGARY SUN/QMI AG
Rising water floods homes along the Bow River in Calgary on Friday June 21, 2013. As many as 100,000 people have been forced from their homes, but Mayor Naheed Nenshi warned Friday the worst is yet to come in what is expected to be Calgary’s most devastating flood in decades. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
Folks take pictures of Stampede Park, the barn area on the backstretch of the racetrack, completely flooded in downtown Calgary, Alta. on June 21, 2013, home of the Calgary Stampede after massive and destructive flooding in the core of the city from the Elbow River (seen here in the foreground) bursting its banks in the south and east, and the Bow river in the north.
Stuart Dryden/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
STUART DRYDEN/CALGARY SUN/QMI AGENCY
The Scotiabank Saddledome in downtown Calgary, Alta. on June 21, 2013. The Saddledome, home to the NHL Calgary Flames is completely flooded along with all of Stampede Park, home of the Calgary Stampede after massive and destructive flooding in the core of the city from the Elbow River bursting its banks in the south and east, and the Bow river in the north.
Stuart Dryden/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
STUART DRYDEN/CALGARY SUN/QMI AG
A woman takes a photo of the Scotiabank Saddledome in downtown Calgary, Alta. on June 21, 2013. The Saddledome, home to the NHL Calgary Flames is completely flooded along with all of Stampede Park, home of the Calgary Stampede after massive and destructive flooding in the core of the city from the Elbow River bursting its banks in the south and east, and the Bow river in the north.
Stuart Dryden/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
STUART DRYDEN/CALGARY SUN/QMI AG
The Scotiabank Saddledome in downtown Calgary, Alta. on June 21, 2013. The Saddledome, home to the NHL Calgary Flames is completely flooded along with all of Stampede Park, home of the Calgary Stampede after massive and destructive flooding in the core of the city from the Elbow River bursting its banks in the south and east, and the Bow river in the north.
Stuart Dryden/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
STUART DRYDEN/CALGARY SUN/QMI AG
Rising water floods the tiger enclosure (foreground) at the zoo in Calgary on Friday June 21, 2013. As many as 100,000 people have been forced from their homes, but Mayor Naheed Nenshi warned Friday the worst is yet to come in what is expected to be Calgary’s most devastating flood in decades. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
Stampede Park, the barn area on the backstretch of the racetrack, completely flooded in downtown Calgary, Alta. on June 21, 2013, home of the Calgary Stampede after massive and destructive flooding in the core of the city from the Elbow River (seen here in the foreground) bursting its banks in the south and east, and the Bow river in the north.
Stuart Dryden/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
STUART DRYDEN/CALGARY SUN/QMI AG
Folks take pictures of Stampede Park, the barn area on the backstretch of the racetrack, completely flooded in downtown Calgary, Alta. on June 21, 2013, home of the Calgary Stampede after massive and destructive flooding in the core of the city from the Elbow River (seen here in the foreground) bursting its banks in the south and east, and the Bow river in the north.
Stuart Dryden/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
STUART DRYDEN/CALGARY SUN/QMI AGENCY
Rising water floods homes along the Bow River in Calgary on Friday June 21, 2013. As many as 100,000 people have been forced from their homes, but Mayor Naheed Nenshi warned Friday the worst is yet to come in what is expected to be Calgary’s most devastating flood in decades. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
Rising water floods a construction site at the Bow River in Calgary on Friday June 21, 2013. As many as 100,000 people have been forced from their homes, but Mayor Naheed Nenshi warned Friday the worst is yet to come in what is expected to be Calgary’s most devastating flood in decades. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
An animal leaps in it's enclosure at the zoo in Calgary on Friday June 21, 2013. As many as 100,000 people have been forced from their homes, but Mayor Naheed Nenshi warned Friday the worst is yet to come in what is expected to be Calgary’s most devastating flood in decades. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
The Scotiabank Saddledome in downtown Calgary, Alta. on June 21, 2013. The Saddledome, home to the NHL Calgary Flames is completely flooded along with all of Stampede Park, home of the Calgary Stampede after massive and destructive flooding in the core of the city from the Elbow River bursting its banks in the south and east, and the Bow river in the north.
Stuart Dryden/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
STUART DRYDEN/CALGARY SUN/QMI AG
Water from the flooded Bow River on Memorial Drive in Calgary, Alberta, on June 21, 2013. Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Rising water floods the Bow River in downtown Calgary on Friday June 21, 2013. As many as 100,000 people have been forced from their homes, but Mayor Naheed Nenshi warned Friday the worst is yet to come in what is expected to be Calgary’s most devastating flood in decades. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
People stop on the Centre Street Bridge to watch the roaring waters of the Bow River in downtown Calgary, Alberta, on June 20, 2013. Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Street flooded in the community of Sunnyside in Calgary, Alberta, on June 21, 2013. Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
The Bow River east of downtown Calgary, Alta. on June 21, 2013, after massive and destructive flooding in the core of the city from the Elbow River bursting its banks in the south and east, and the Bow river in the north.
Stuart Dryden/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
STUART DRYDEN/CALGARY SUN/QMI AG
The Inglewood Golf Course, east of downtown Calgary, Alta. on June 21, 2013, completely under water after massive and destructive flooding in the core of the city from the Elbow River bursting its banks in the south and east, and the Bow river in the north.
Stuart Dryden/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
STUART DRYDEN/CALGARY SUN/QMI AGENCY
Flood waters from the Bow River on Riverfront Avenue in Calgary, Alberta, on June 21, 2013. Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Folks take pictures of Stampede Park, the barn area on the backstretch of the racetrack, completely flooded in downtown Calgary, Alta. on June 21, 2013, home of the Calgary Stampede after massive and destructive flooding in the core of the city from the Elbow River (seen here in the foreground) bursting its banks in the south and east, and the Bow river in the north.
Stuart Dryden/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
STUART DRYDEN/CALGARY SUN/QMI AG
The Inglewood Golf Course, east of downtown Calgary, Alta. on June 21, 2013, completely under water after massive and destructive flooding in the core of the city from the Elbow River bursting its banks in the south and east, and the Bow river in the north.
Stuart Dryden/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
STUART DRYDEN/CALGARY SUN/QMI AGENCY
Parking lot inundated by flood waters from the Bow River on Riverfront Avenue in Calgary, Alberta, on June 21, 2013. Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
The South leg of the LRT (light rail transit) is completely submerged at 25th ave and the Erlton Station in downtown Calgary, Alta. on June 21, 2013, home of the Calgary Stampede after massive and destructive flooding in the core of the city from the Elbow River (seen here in the foreground) bursting its banks in the south and east, and the Bow river in the north.
Stuart Dryden/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
STUART DRYDEN/CALGARY SUN/QMI AGENCY
Cars sit half submerged at Macleod Trail at 26th ave in downtown Calgary, Alta. on June 21, 2013, after massive and destructive flooding in the core of the city from the Elbow River (seen here in the foreground) bursting its banks in the south and east, and the Bow river in the north.
Stuart Dryden/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
STUART DRYDEN/CALGARY SUN/QMI AGENCY
The Calgary Fire department Aquatic Team intersection of Macleod Trail at 25th ave in downtown Calgary, Alta. on June 21, 2013, where this unit rescued over 60 people from their homes after massive and destructive flooding in the core of the city from the Elbow River (seen here in the foreground) bursting its banks in the south and east, and the Bow river in the north.
Stuart Dryden/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
STUART DRYDEN/CALGARY SUN/QMI AGENCY
The flood waters of the Bow River hit the abutment of the 4st flyover and roll just below the deck of Langevin Bridge in Calgary, Alberta, on June 21, 2013. Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Abandoned vehicle surround by flood waters from the Bow River on Memorial Drive in Calgary, Alberta, on June 21, 2013. Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Street flooded in the community of Sunnyside near the curling club in Calgary, Alberta, on June 21, 2013. Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Water from the flooded Bow River bubbles up through the street on Riverfront Avenue by Centre Street Bridge in Calgary, Alberta, on June 21, 2013. Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
A man makes his way to higher ground at Macleod Trail at 25th ave in downtown Calgary, Alta. on June 21, 2013, after massive and destructive flooding in the core of the city from the Elbow River (seen here in the foreground) bursting its banks in the south and east, and the Bow river in the north.
Stuart Dryden/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
STUART DRYDEN/CALGARY SUN/QMI AGENCY
Flood waters from the Bow River on Memorial Drive in Calgary, Alberta, on June 21, 2013. Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Water from the flooded Bow River on Memorial Drive in Calgary, Alberta, on June 21, 2013. Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Mike Drew/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Flooding of the Bow River in Bowness community of Calgary, Alta. on Friday, June 21, 2013. Massive flood waters throughout southern Alberta have heavily affected many thousands of residents. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
Flooding of the Bow River in Bowness community of Calgary, Alta. on Friday, June 21, 2013. Massive flood waters throughout southern Alberta have heavily affected many thousands of residents. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
A Fireman talks on the phone at the intersection of Macleod Trail at 25th ave in downtown Calgary, Alta. on June 21, 2013, where the Aquatic Unit rescued over 60 people from their homes after massive and destructive flooding in the core of the city from the Elbow River (seen here in the foreground) bursting its banks in the south and east, and the Bow river in the north.
Stuart Dryden/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
STUART DRYDEN/CALGARY SUN/QMI AGENCY
Bearspaw Dam, Bow River, west of Calgary, Alta. on Friday, June 21, 2013. Massive flood waters throughout southern Alberta have heavily affected many thousands of residents. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
Flooding of the Bow River, Bowness community in Calgary, Alta. on Friday, June 21, 2013. Massive flood waters throughout southern Alberta have heavily affected many thousands of residents. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
Flooding of the Bow River in Bowness community of Calgary, Alta. on Friday, June 21, 2013. Massive flood waters throughout southern Alberta have heavily affected many thousands of residents. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
A flooded out Memorial Drive NW is shown with a berm barely holding back the Bow River near Centre Street in Calgary, AB June 21, 2013. Jim WellsCalgary Sun/QMI Agency
Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Onlookers watch flood waters near Deerfoot Trail in Calgary, Alta. on Friday, June 21, 2013. Massive flood waters throughout southern Alberta have heavily affected many thousands of residents. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
The Calgary Zoo sits under Bow River flood waters in Calgary, Alta. on Friday, June 21, 2013. Massive flood waters throughout southern Alberta have heavily affected many thousands of residents. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
Cars sit almost fully emerged under Bow River flood waters in a parking lot in Calgary, Alta. on Friday, June 21, 2013. Massive flood waters throughout southern Alberta have heavily affected many thousands of residents. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
Chinatown sits flooded by Bow River waters in downtown Calgary, Alta. on Friday, June 21, 2013. Massive flood waters throughout southern Alberta have heavily affected many thousands of residents. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
Calgary's wastewater treatment plant sits under Bow River flood waters in Calgary, Alta. on Friday, June 21, 2013. Massive flood waters throughout southern Alberta have heavily affected many thousands of residents. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
Chinatown sits flooded by Bow River waters in downtown Calgary, Alta. on Friday, June 21, 2013. Massive flood waters throughout southern Alberta have heavily affected many thousands of residents. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
The Glenmore Reservoir dam gushes Elbow River flood waters in Calgary, Alta. on Friday, June 21, 2013. Massive flood waters throughout southern Alberta have heavily affected many thousands of residents. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
The flooding Bow River surges past downtown Calgary, Alta. on Friday, June 21, 2013. Massive flood waters throughout southern Alberta have heavily affected many thousands of residents. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
The Bow River flood it's way through the Bowness community of Calgary, Alta. on Friday, June 21, 2013. Massive flood waters throughout southern Alberta have heavily affected many thousands of residents. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
Bow River flood waters fill Prince's Island Park near downtown Calgary, Alta. on Friday, June 21, 2013. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
Bow River flood waters fill East Village near downtown Calgary, Alta. on Friday, June 21, 2013. Massive flood waters throughout southern Alberta have heavily affected many thousands of residents. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
Massive flooding in Calgary near east village in downtown shot from the 4th ave. fly over as flooding continues throughout the day with more evactuations and chaos on Friday Jun 21, 2013. Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Massive flooding in Calgary looking at St. Patrick's island bridge destroyed by the Bow River , shot from the 4th ave. fly over as flooding continues throughout the day with more evactuations and chaos on Friday Jun 21, 2013. Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Massive flooding in Calgary looking at Langevin bridge , shot from the 4th ave. fly over as flooding continues throughout the day with more evactuations and chaos on Friday Jun 21, 2013. Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Massive flooding in Calgary near the East Village, shot from the 4th Ave. flyover as flooding continues with more evacuations and chaos on Friday June 21, 2013.
Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Massive flooding in Calgary near east village in downtown shot from the 4th ave. fly over as flooding continues throughout the day with more evactuations and chaos on Friday Jun 21, 2013. Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Massive flooding in Calgary looking at St. Patrick's island bridge destroyed by the Bow River , shot from the 4th ave. fly over as flooding continues throughout the day with more evactuations and chaos on Friday Jun 21, 2013. Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Massive flooding in Calgary as everyone with a camera is out, shot from the 4th ave. fly over as flooding continues throughout the day with more evactuations and chaos on Friday Jun 21, 2013. Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Massive flooding in Calgary near east village in downtown shot from the 4th ave. fly over as flooding continues throughout the day with more evactuations and chaos on Friday Jun 21, 2013. Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Massive flooding in Calgary looking at Langevin bridge , shot from the 4th ave. fly over as flooding continues throughout the day with more evactuations and chaos on Friday Jun 21, 2013. Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Massive flooding in Calgary looking at Langevin bridge , shot from the 4th ave. fly over as flooding continues throughout the day with more evactuations and chaos on Friday Jun 21, 2013. Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Massive flooding in Calgary looking at Langevin bridge , shot from the 4th ave. fly over as flooding continues throughout the day with more evactuations and chaos on Friday Jun 21, 2013. Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Massive flooding in Calgary near east village in downtown shot from the 4th ave. fly over as flooding continues throughout the day with more evactuations and chaos on Friday Jun 21, 2013. Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Massive flooding in Calgary looking at Langevin bridge , shot from the 4th ave. fly over as flooding continues throughout the day with more evactuations and chaos on Friday Jun 21, 2013. Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI AGENCY
Darren Makowichuk/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Prime Minister Stephen Harper arrives Calgary, AB June 21, 2013 to tour a flooded area with Alberta Premier Alison Redford and Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi. Jim WellsCalgary Sun/QMI Agency
Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Prime Minister Stephen Harper arrives Calgary, AB June 21, 2013 to tour a flooded area with Alberta Premier Alison Redford and Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi. Jim WellsCalgary Sun/QMI Agency
Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (C) arrives in Calgary, AB June 21, 2013 to tour a flooded area with Alberta Premier Alison Redford () and Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi (R). Jim WellsCalgary Sun/QMI Agency
Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Canadian Armed Forces soldiers from the Calgary Highlanders toss sandbags in the flooded district of Inglewood in Calgary, Alta, on Saturday June 22, 2013. The Highlanders were called in to reinforce the critically eroded river bank that has threatened several houses in the area. Gavin John/STR/QMI Agency.
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A City of Calgary employee inspects and takes pictures on 25 Ave SE near the southern gate to Stampede Park in southeast Calgary, Alta June 22, 13.
The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth is less than two weeks away and virtually all of the facilities were touched by flooding in Calgary. Jim WellsCalgary Sun/QMI Agency
Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
A stranded Calgary Police car is shown abandoned with debris and a high water mark in front of the Victoria Park station on 11 Ave SE in Calgary, Alta June 22, 2013.
Many parts of the city were still underwater after heavy flooding hit the southern Alberta area. Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Theresa Atta (L) and Catherine Abellana charge their rice cooker along an almost empty Stephen Avenue Mall on Saturday, June 22, 2013. Most residents of downtown Calgary have been evacuated due to massive flooding along the Bow and Elbow Rivers. Katie Schneider/Calgary Sun
Al Charest/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
A sign on the front door of the Salvation Army's Centre of Hope is shown with a Stampede painting in Calgary, Alta June 22, 2013.
Many parts of the city were still underwater after heavy flooding hit the southern Alberta area. Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Inglewood resident Robin Watts stands next to the window that looters broke to enter her house in Calgary, Alta on Saturday, June 22, 2013. Watts had evacuated the day before due to the rising Bow River. Gavin John/STR/QMI Agency
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Inglewood resident Jeff Funk stands in a flooded neighbours basement that he's helped drain the water from in Calgary, Alta on Saturday, June 22, 2013. Funk defied the evacuation order to stay behind and try and pump some of the many flooded basements in the South East district. Gavin John/STR/QMI Agency
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Hardworking volunteer firefighters working next to raging Exshaw Creek — in Exshaw, Alberta. Facebook photo courtesy Bruce Palmer
Al Charest/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Canadian Armed Forces soldiers from the Calgary Highlanders take a break while tossing sandbags in the flooded district of Inglewood in Calgary, Alta, on Saturday June 22, 2013. The Highlanders were called in to reinforce the critically eroded river bank that has threatened several houses in the area. Gavin John/STR/QMI Agency.
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Canadian Armed Forces soldiers from the Calgary Highlanders toss sandbags in the flooded district of Inglewood in Calgary, Alta, on Saturday June 22, 2013. The Highlanders were called in to reinforce the critically eroded river bank that has threatened several houses in the area. Gavin John/STR/QMI Agency.
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Rian Hunter and Chad Collens make use of the empty streets of downtown to long board on the roads. Hunter was evacuated from his building in the core:
Al Charest/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Const. Scott Campbell and his trusty steed Buddy patrol the flooded banks of Prince's Island Park in Calgary, Alta. on Saturday, June 22, 2013. Massive flooding two days earlier destroyed lives and homes throughout southern Alberta. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
The intersection of 9 Ave and 4 St SE remains under massive flood waters in Calgary, Alta. on Saturday, June 22, 2013. Massive flooding two days earlier destroyed lives and homes throughout southern Alberta. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
Ironwood Stage and Grill owner patrick MacIntyre pumps water out of the popular venue's basement in Inglewood on 9 Ave SE in Calgary, Alta June 22, 2013.
Many parts of the city were still underwater after heavy flooding hit the southern Alberta area. Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
A construction zone in East Village sits under water in Calgary, Alta. on Saturday, June 22, 2013. Massive flooding two days earlier destroyed lives and homes throughout southern Alberta. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
An onlooker checks out the high water at the intersection of 9 Ave and Macleod Tr SE, near City Hall, in Calgary, Alta June 22, 2013.
City crews were installing heavy duty pumps as many parts of the city were still underwater after heavy flooding hit the southern Alberta area. Jim WellsCalgary Sun/QMI Agency
Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Photos from the Calgary Flames of the Scotiabank Saddledome, - Team president Ken King say the flood has ruined everything below row eight.
Al Charest/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
A City of Calgary employee inspects and takes pictures on 25 Ave SE near the southern gate to Stampede Park in southeast Calgary, Alta June 22, 13.
The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth is less than two weeks away and virtually all of the facilities were touched by flooding in Calgary. Jim WellsCalgary Sun/QMI Agency
Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Photos from the Calgary Flames of the Scotiabank Saddledome, - Team president Ken King say the flood has ruined everything below row eight.
Al Charest/Calgary Sun/QMI Agenc
Danielle Lux pushes water out of her Discovery Ridge basement in Calgary, Alta. on Saturday, June 22, 2013. Discovery Ridge was the first of the evacuated communities to re-open after massive flooding two days earlier forced tens of thousand from their homes throughout the city. Lux said her basement's flooding was over the electrical outlets. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
The southern gate to Stampede Park is shown with water receding slightly in southeast Calgary, Alta June 22, 13.
The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth is less than two weeks away and virtually all of the facilities were touched by flooding in Calgary. Jim WellsCalgary Sun/QMI Agency
Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
A Canadian Armed Forces soldier from the Calgary Highlanders tosses a sandbag in the flooded district of Inglewood in Calgary, Alta, on Saturday June 22, 2013. The Highlanders were called in to reinforce the critically eroded river bank that has threatened several houses in the area. Gavin John/STR/QMI Agency.
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Canadian Armed Forces soldiers from the Calgary Highlanders toss sandbags in the flooded district of Inglewood in Calgary, Alta, on Saturday June 22, 2013. The Highlanders were called in to reinforce the critically eroded river bank that has threatened several houses in the area. Gavin John/STR/QMI Agency.
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Photos from the Calgary Flames of the Scotiabank Saddledome, - Team president Ken King say the flood has ruined everything below row eight.
Al Charest/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
The intersection of 9 Ave and 4 St SE remains under massive flood waters in Calgary, Alta. on Saturday, June 22, 2013. Massive flooding two days earlier destroyed lives and homes throughout southern Alberta. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
A sidewalk muddied by flood waters is cleaned on Macleod Trail near 10 Ave SE in downtown Calgary, Alta. on Sunday, June 23, 2013. About 65,000 residents displaced by massive flooding a few days earlier were being allowed back to their homes. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
Harry Hays Building manager Steven Harding talks about in his building's flooded parkade in downtown Calgary, Alta. on Sunday, June 23, 2013. About 65,000 residents displaced by massive flooding a few days earlier were being allowed back to their homes. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
Calgary Firefighters come to the rescue of an elderly lady stranded in front of the family's Bow Cr NW home in Calgary, Alta June 23, 2013.
The husband tried to drive out of the driveway and the van became stuck in an area which was washed away by fast moving water. The woman was fine just shaky when firefighters pried open the door, and pulled the woman out of the passenger seat.
Water is starting to recede and some residents were allowed home after heavy flooding hit the southern Alberta area. Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Liz Springer teaks a moment to rest after shovelling mud in front of the family's Bow Cr NW home in Calgary, Alta June 23, 2013.
Water is starting to recede and some residents were allowed home after heavy flooding hit the southern Alberta area. Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
A Chinatown flatiron building is reflected in flood waters in downtown Calgary, Alta. on Sunday, June 23, 2013. About 65,000 residents displaced by massive flooding a few days earlier were being allowed back to their homes. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
A footbridge over the Elbow River sits in shambles near the intersection of Sifton Rd and 8 St SW in Calgary, Alta. on Sunday, June 23, 2013. About 65,000 residents displaced by massive flooding a few days earlier were being allowed back to their homes. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
Pearla Brandenburg helps clean in front of her daughter's Bowwater Cr NW home in Calgary, Alta June 23, 2013.
Water is starting to recede and some residents were allowed home after heavy flooding hit the southern Alberta area. Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
An empty Macleod Trail sits in downtown Calgary, Alta. on Sunday, June 23, 2013. About 65,000 residents displaced by massive flooding a few days earlier were being allowed back to their homes. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
D'Arcy Marshall shows the entrance and hallway to the basement of the family's flooded out 59 St NW home in Calgary, Alta June 23, 2013.
Water is starting to recede and some residents were allowed home after heavy flooding hit the southern Alberta area. Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Justin Kane (L) gets a hand from cousin Pat Yeo removing personal items from Kane's Bow Cr NW home in Calgary, Alta June 23, 2013.
Kane says he had less than 30 min warning to remove vital items and his 3 kids before fast moving Bow River water trapped them in their house.
Water is starting to recede and some residents were allowed home after heavy flooding hit the southern Alberta area. Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Brad Marshall, a signals electrician with the City of Calgary, works to ensure a traffic-light standard is clean and ready to operate in downtown Calgary, Alta. on Sunday, June 23, 2013. About 65,000 residents displaced by massive flooding a few days earlier were being allowed back to their homes. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
A cyclist rides by the east side of Chinatown as it sits in flood waters in downtown Calgary, Alta. on Sunday, June 23, 2013. About 65,000 residents displaced by massive flooding a few days earlier were being allowed back to their homes. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
A pile of mud sits on an empty Macleod Trail in Calgary, Alta. on Sunday, June 23, 2013. About 65,000 residents displaced by massive flooding a few days earlier were being allowed back to their homes. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
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Brad Marshall, a signals electrician with the City of Calgary, works to ensure a traffic-light standard is clean and ready to operate in downtown Calgary, Alta. on Sunday, June 23, 2013. About 65,000 residents displaced by massive flooding a few days earlier were being allowed back to their homes. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
Sandbags sits across 3 St SE from City Hall as a vacuum truck pulls water from the municipal building in downtown Calgary, Alta. on Sunday, June 23, 2013. About 65,000 residents displaced by massive flooding a few days earlier were being allowed back to their homes. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
Stephen Giuffre (front) and Robert Donaldson pull muddy bits out of an Elbow Park home as Martin Giuffre (R) and Adrianna Giuffre wait their turn to help with flood cleanup efforts in Calgary, Alta. on Sunday, June 23, 2013. About 65,000 residents displaced by massive flooding a few days earlier were being allowed back to their homes. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
The east side of Chinatown sits in flood waters in downtown Calgary, Alta. on Sunday, June 23, 2013. About 65,000 residents displaced by massive flooding a few days earlier were being allowed back to their homes. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
CAPTION CORRECTION--Harry Hays Building manager Steven Harding assesses the flood damage to his building's underground parkade in downtown Calgary, Alta. on Sunday, June 23, 2013. About 65,000 residents displaced by massive flooding a few days earlier were being allowed back to their homes. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
A basketful of muddy soccer shows is shown in an Elbow Park front yard after flood cleanup in Calgary, Alta. on Sunday, June 23, 2013. About 65,000 residents displaced by massive flooding a few days earlier were being allowed back to their homes. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
Harry Hays Building manager Steven Harding checks out bubbling water in his building's parkade in downtown Calgary, Alta. on Sunday, June 23, 2013. About 65,000 residents displaced by massive flooding a few days earlier were being allowed back to their homes. Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Lyle Aspinall/Calgary Sun/QMI Ag
Parts of downtown Calgary Alta remain without power during the night of Sunday, June 23, 2013. The district of Sunnyside in the foreground also remains without power. Gavin John/STR/QMI Agency.
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Volunteers at the Calgary Humane Society sort through piles of donated goods in the warehouse in Calgary, Alta June 22, 2013.
The Society expects to ship 15-20 van loads of donated animal/pet related items to folks without food or items for their pets. Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Volunteers at the Calgary Humane Society sort through piles of donated goods in the warehouse in Calgary, Alta June 22, 2013.
The Society expects to ship 15-20 van loads of donated animal/pet related items to folks without food or items for their pets. Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Parts of downtown Calgary Alta remain without power during the night of Sunday, June 23, 2013. Gavin John/STR/QMI Agency.
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Volunteers at the Calgary Humane Society sort through piles of donated goods in the warehouse in Calgary, Alta June 22, 2013.
The Society expects to ship 15-20 van loads of donated animal/pet related items to folks without food or items for their pets. Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Volunteers at the Calgary Humane Society sort through piles of donated goods in the warehouse in Calgary, Alta June 22, 2013.
The Society expects to ship 15-20 van loads of donated animal/pet related items to folks without food or items for their pets. Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency
Jim Wells/Calgary Sun/QMI Agency