Tag: 2013 Flood

  • Q9 to Support Alberta’s Foothills School Division with Disaster Recovery Solution

    2013 southern Alberta floods demonstrated need for high-availability data centre Calgary, AB – July 21, 2014 – Q9 Networks is pleased to announce it has been selected by Alberta’s Foothills School Division (FSD) to provide a high-availability disaster recovery solution for the division’s web-based communications platform, including its web site and social media feeds. FSD…

  • Work Progresses on Kananaskis Country Flood Recovery

    Kananaskis Country sustained the most extensive damage in its 36-year history from the June 2013 flood. The Alberta government committed $60 million to restore 41 damaged campgrounds, 51 day-use areas and over 160 kilometres of recreation trails with more than 65 trail bridges. To help tourism rebound, the Alberta government is also committing $18 million…

  • Flood Recovery Work Progressing in Fish Creek Provincial Park

    Flood-damaged pathways, picnic spots and bridges are being restored in Alberta’s busiest provincial park. One of the largest urban parks in North America, attracting more than two million visits per year, Fish Creek Provincial Park was extensively damaged by the June 2013 flood. Initial repair and cleanup was completed in the park last year, and…

  • Province provides longer-term accommodation options for flood-affected Albertans still out of their homes

    A 62-unit apartment complex in High River purchased by the province will provide flood-affected Albertans still out of their homes with more permanent housing in the community. More than 100,000 people were evacuated from their homes during the June 2013 floods. One year later, the Government of Alberta continues to provide support to the last…

  • Montrose Bridge Reconstruction Project Beginning

    High River AB: The Town of High River is pleased to announce that the Montrose Bridge Reconstruction will start the week of July 23. The reconstruction of the bridge is a $2.4 million contract that was awarded to Graham Infrastructure LP following a competitive tender process. The project is funded by the Disaster Relief Program…

  • Funding Helps Municipalities With Flood Readiness

    Help is available for communities affected by the 2013 floods in southern Alberta and Fort McMurray so they can replenish their flood-readiness supplies and purchase needed equipment to prepare for future floods. The 2013 floods affected more than 100,000 Albertans in over 30 communities. A recently implemented Alberta government program means municipalities can apply for…

  • City of Calgary Resumes Work in the Rivers

    Calgary, Alberta – The City of Calgary has made significant progress in restoring pathways and stabilizing riverbanks damaged during the June 2013 flood. As a continuation of those efforts, the City will resume work in both the Elbow and Bow Rivers, put on hold earlier this spring as part of regulations to protect river habitat.…

  • Gravel Surface Remediation Starting Week of July 14, 2014

    HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town of High River’s gravel surfacing remediation program work is scheduled to begin the week of July 14, 2014. The program, which is funded by the Disaster Relief Program, includes removing and replacing gravel in the north parking lot of the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex and in back lanes in all…

  • Hwy. 547 Bow River bridge flood repairs delayed

    Repairs to the Hwy. 547 bridge over the Bow River have been delayed up to eight weeks due to high water levels and drilling difficulties. Last month, heavy rains and rising water levels once again threatened flooding across southern Alberta. In order to protect a temporary bridge support, the contractor brought in 150 cubic metres…