Southeastern Alberta stakeholders affected by the emergency protection order for the sage grouse are forming an association to provide a unified voice of their concerns to the federal government.
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City to have Muscle Wall ready just in case
The City of Medicine Hat will add a little muscle to its flood prevention arsenal, about four kilometres worth of it actually.
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Town begins work on river protection
A foothills community is stockpiling materials needed for a $7.45 million project to protect its riverbeds from further damage this spring while awaiting approval from the Province to go ahead.
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Flood protection work kicks into high gear at Stampede Park
The Calgary Stampede is about to start repairing flood damage to the banks of the Elbow River.
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Flood protection plan underway
Flood protection efforts in Black Diamond could begin to take shape in just a few weeks.
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Work starts to remove gravelbars along Highwood
Work is underway to remove gravel and sediment built up along the Highwood River with the hope it will protect High River from future flooding.
The work will involve scraping the tops of gravel bars formed left behind by the flood to remove gravel, sediments and debris left behind by the flood. It’s hoped the work will protect against future flooding by allowing the water to flow through more easily.
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Inner-city residents call for major flood mitigation projects
Residents of well-heeled inner-city neighbourhoods debated government officials and a prominent geologist Tuesday night over the best way to defend their riverside properties against future flooding.
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McMurray mulls plans to protect against future floods
The province’s flood prevention plan needs to find a balance between safety and budget, a city councilor says.
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Flood proofing won’t be easy no matter how much a priority
Unfortunately, the work of protecting the city against future floods will be very boring, but no less necessary.
It will take place in engineering offices, around conference tables, in inter-governmental negotiations, in budgets and in planning bylaws.
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Government introduces mandatory warranty protection for new home buyers
EDMONTON- Albertans will now be more protected when it comes to one of the biggest purchases they’ll ever make.
Albertans who buy a new home will have warranty coverage for their purchase under new legislation proposed by the Alberta government.
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