Alberta floods

City's flood recovery director says Calgary 'long way' from normal

Bridges turned into dams and severely eroded river banks, one up to 60 metres, are among damages the city is still working to repair post flood.

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Twenty kids picked to help with campaign to rebuild flood damaged Calgary Zoo

Some of the zoo’s youngest supporters are lending their helping hands to rebuild the attraction that was heavily damaged by flooding.

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Samaritan's Purse calls for more volunteers to aid Alberta's flood damaged communities

Donor fatigue may have set it, but Samaritan’s Purse is hoping volunteers will once again step up to help those still cleaning up their flood-damaged homes.

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Memo to Calgary council shows damage tally from flood has reached $400 million, expected to climb further

The price tag of flood recovery projects in the city has reached $400 million and still climbing, the Sun has learned.

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Gerry's Hometown Hero program recognizes flood first responders

Here it is – Aug. 1 on the summer that never was, maybe one 32-degree day and enough rain to float an Arc.

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Calgary officials still trying determine who will pay for infrastructure damaged in southern Alberta's floods

It will take a few months before it’s clear who’s paying for damaged municipal infrastructure as bureaucrats flesh out flood reports that will come before council in the fall.

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High River residents dealing with flood damage protest at Alberta Premier Alison Redford's Calgary office

Hampton Hills residents from High River protested in front of Premier Alison Redford’s office Monday to pressure the government for a decision on the fate of their flood-damaged homes.

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Fate of once pristine Kananaskis Golf and Country Club up in the air after flood devastates famed Alberta course

One of Canada’s prettiest places to sink a putt may be sunk for good, thanks to the ugly ravages of Alberta flood waters in late June.

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Calgary city council grabs $52 million in tax relief to spend on flood recovery

Calgary aldermen battling to return $52 million in uncollected tax cash to taxpayers failed to convince a majority of their council colleagues Monday, who opted to use the cash for flood-related expenses.

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Flood devastated Calgary Zoo set for partial reopening

Nearly six weeks after it was forced to close its gates due to massive flooding, the Calgary Zoo is back in business — at least partially.

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Alberta government announces new building and repair standards for homes in flood zones

New minimum standards were introduced by the province Sunday for mitigating homes and businesses in flood fringe zones.

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Calgary artist teams up with Theo Fleury and other singers for flood relief

Calgary musicians are banding together to produce a music video featuring the relentless spirit of flood volunteers in an attempt to raise money for rebuilding.

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Gunning for answers in High River

There are two things I want most to know about the incident that has become known as the High River Gun Grab: Who ordered it? And, how did police know what houses to go into to find guns?

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Liberals pitch public flood insurance in wake of Alberta disaster

Inviting a federal review, creating a public insurance program and introducing legislation to protect renters are among the ideas pitched by Alberta Liberals in the wake of last month’s flood.

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City's own survey shows most Calgarians want the $52 million tax surplus returned

Calgarians consulted on what to do with the $52 million tax surplus say they want their money back, according to city survey results released Monday.

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Insurance company loses $257M from flooding, rail disaster claims

One of Canada's biggest insurance companies has estimated its losses at $257 million in the wake of recent catastrophes affecting thousands of its customers.

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Innisfail sanctuary surpasses fundraising goal to support flood-ravaged Calgary Zoo

Plenty of help was found for the Calgary Zoo at the Discovery Wildlife Park near Innisfail.

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Calgary Drop-In and Rehab Centre offers thanks to volunteers who helped during flood

Punctuated by a 10-metre banner on the roof of their temporary shelter, Calgary Drop-In Centre staff Saturday gave a giant ‘thank you’ to the volunteers and clients who helped during last month’s flood.

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Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi calls Flood of 2013 magazine "extraordinary"

Laying his eyes on the pages of a collection of flood images across Southern Alberta for the first time, Mayor Naheed Nenshi says the Sun magazine is “extraordinary.

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Red Cross flood relief funds will be used to help with basic needs as well as help people with transportation and getting back to work

The Canadian Red Cross Thursday outlined how it will use donor dollars to transition from relief to recovery efforts in the wake of southern Alberta flooding.

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