Community effort puts Stampede 101 on track: One of the issues Stampede officials faced was trying to determine if continuing with the 10-day extravaganza was the right thing to do. Kimball said it was important for the city for the Stampede to go ahead and the organization did everything it could to put it on.
“The only thing that would have made us not do it is if we didn’t think we could deliver it and by Monday we knew we could deliver everything except the lower level of the Big Four and the Saddledome was a strong maybe at that point,” said Kimball.
Monday, July 08, 2013
Calgary Thanks Edmonton For Flood Help In Newspaper Ad (PHOTO)
Calgary Thanks Edmonton For Flood Help In Newspaper Ad (PHOTO): The City of Calgary ran an advertisement in the Edmonton Journal to thank the city for their help during the June flood.
Titled "Edmonton, Your Generosity Runs Deep," the ad featured a photo of a car submerged in floodwater.
Titled "Edmonton, Your Generosity Runs Deep," the ad featured a photo of a car submerged in floodwater.
Mabel Lake golf event helps flood relief - Vernon Morning Star
Mabel Lake golf event helps flood relief - Vernon Morning Star: Mabel Lake Golf and Country Club superintendent Peter Bysouth and pro shop manager Dave Holoiday will haul out their clubs Wednesday and play a 24-hour golf marathon to raise funds for the Calgary flood relief fund.
Animal rescuers wade through waist-deep waters to save flood victims of a different kind | Alberta | News | Calgary Sun
Animal rescuers wade through waist-deep waters to save flood victims of a different kind | Alberta | News | Calgary Sun: But when the flood waters hit, Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society troops waded into new territory contending with pigs, chickens, horses and one displaced turtle that showed up in an ice cream pail — the not-for-profit charity taking in about 100 animals, many pets of those left homeless from the flooded Siksika First Nation.
Wednesday, July 03, 2013
City officials eye work camp to house labourers for Calgary flood aftermath | Calgary | News | Calgary Sun
City officials eye work camp to house labourers for Calgary flood aftermath | Calgary | News | Calgary Sun: he massive influx of tradespeople needed to rebuild damaged parts of the city will likely need to be housed in a work camp, a city alderman said Tuesday.
Saskatoon food drive for Calgary flood victims | Globalnews.ca
Saskatoon food drive for Calgary flood victims | Globalnews.ca: ASKATOON – A food drive will take place Tuesday in Saskatoon to help with the Calgary flood relief.
From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., collections will be taken at the Stonebridge Walmart.
From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., collections will be taken at the Stonebridge Walmart.
Flood devastated Calgary Zoo facing $50 million repair bill | Calgary | News | Calgary Sun
Flood devastated Calgary Zoo facing $50 million repair bill | Calgary | News | Calgary Sun: The Calgary Zoo has vowed to reopen and rebuild as quickly as possible following millions of dollars in flood-related damage.
After Alberta flood, Stampede soldiers on without marquee musical attractions - The Globe and Mail
After Alberta flood, Stampede soldiers on without marquee musical attractions - The Globe and Mail: The rushing, silty water swamped the Stampede grounds and filled the Saddledome arena up to the eighth row of seats. Despite a race to repair the sports and entertainment facility, it is not ready to handle the big, complicated shows by Carly Rae Jepsen, Tim McGraw, Dixie Chicks and Kiss that were slated for July 10 through July 13, organizers sai
Eight-Year Old Raises Nearly $600 for Red Cross Disaster Relief
Eight-Year Old Raises Nearly $600 for Red Cross Disaster Relief: Caroline Oswitt of Northbridge dropped by the Red Cross of Central Massachusetts offices in Worcester Monday, June 24 and brightened the day for the Red Cross staff with her compassion and concern for people in Oklahoma following the recent spring storms. At just eight years old Oswitt, organized a fundraiser for Red Cross disaster relief.
Tuesday, July 02, 2013
Calgary flood damage to cost city $265M - Calgary - CBC News
Calgary flood damage to cost city $265M - Calgary - CBC News: Calgary officials say it will cost at least $265.5 million to repair damage from the flooding that devastated parts of the city last month.
The preliminary estimates were discussed by aldermen on the finance committee, which met Tuesday in a temporary space in the city’s northeast because city hall in downtown Calgary is not yet fully open.
The preliminary estimates were discussed by aldermen on the finance committee, which met Tuesday in a temporary space in the city’s northeast because city hall in downtown Calgary is not yet fully open.
Calgary flood victims begin applying for financial assistance for rebuilding | CTV Calgary News
Calgary flood victims begin applying for financial assistance for rebuilding | CTV Calgary News: Calgarians who suffered property damage in recent flooding are able to apply for disaster financial assistance from the province of Alberta.
“We have made changes to the Disaster Recovery Program because of these extraordinary circumstances,” says Minister Ric McIver. “These changes have shaved weeks off the normal process, and this means we are beginning face-to-face conversations with, and providing financial support to, affected Albertans within days, not months, of the floods.”
“We have made changes to the Disaster Recovery Program because of these extraordinary circumstances,” says Minister Ric McIver. “These changes have shaved weeks off the normal process, and this means we are beginning face-to-face conversations with, and providing financial support to, affected Albertans within days, not months, of the floods.”
Fundraising efforts ongoing
Fundraising efforts ongoing: To date, the "Hell or High Water" T-shirts have raised more than $500,000 for the Canadian Red Cross Alberta Floods Fund.
The shirts are selling like flapjacks: more than 10,000 orders are received daily.
Any cowpoke interested in buying one of the popular tops is asked to visit http: //store.calgarystampede. com.
Red Cross fundraisers
The shirts are selling like flapjacks: more than 10,000 orders are received daily.
Any cowpoke interested in buying one of the popular tops is asked to visit http: //store.calgarystampede. com.
Red Cross fundraisers
Monday, July 01, 2013
Thousands of volunteers descend on Calgary's Mission district to help with flood cleanup | Calgary | News | Calgary Sun
Thousands of volunteers descend on Calgary's Mission district to help with flood cleanup | Calgary | News | Calgary Sun: housands of Calgarians spent the first day of their Canada Day long weekend cleaning flood-ravaged communities around the city Saturday, in the biggest volunteer effort since the Bow and Elbow Rivers spilled their banks June 20.
More than 2,000 turned out in Mission — where they’ve branded the effort Mission: Possible — clearing debris, stripping basements and beginning the monumental task of rebuilding.
More than 2,000 turned out in Mission — where they’ve branded the effort Mission: Possible — clearing debris, stripping basements and beginning the monumental task of rebuilding.
Calgary flood 2013 sees Laureen Harper helping clean up city | Canadian Politics | Canada | News | National Post
Calgary flood 2013 sees Laureen Harper helping clean up city | Canadian Politics | Canada | News | National Post: The prime minister’s wife, who celebrated her 50th birthday on Sunday, reportedly put in a long day of work in and around Calgary. She helped clear a driveway of rubble, the Calgary Herald reports, “hauling heavy, dangerous items full of rusty nails into the backs of waiting garbage trucks,” assisting in cleaning up and dropping off food at the Morley reserve to Calgary’s west.
Calgary flood 2013 sees Laureen Harper helping clean up city | Canadian Politics | Canada | News | National Post
Calgary flood 2013 sees Laureen Harper helping clean up city | Canadian Politics | Canada | News | National Post: The prime minister’s wife, who celebrated her 50th birthday on Sunday, reportedly put in a long day of work in and around Calgary. She helped clear a driveway of rubble, the Calgary Herald reports, “hauling heavy, dangerous items full of rusty nails into the backs of waiting garbage trucks,” assisting in cleaning up and dropping off food at the Morley reserve to Calgary’s west.
ISERV observes flooding in Calgary : Image of the Day
ISERV observes flooding in Calgary : Image of the Day: ISERV captured 24 images of the Alberta flooding from June 22–24. The research team sent those images to Ken Korporal, agri-geomatics manager for Environment Canada, who distributed them to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the Canada Centre for Remote Sensing Emergency Geomatics, and other government agencies. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police noted that they have found the photos useful for managing the flood aftermath.
Province announces Calgary flood cash cards and disaster registration | Metro
Province announces Calgary flood cash cards and disaster registration | Metro: Flood relief cash cards are coming for Calgary, and the province has announced preliminary information on disaster flood relief applications.
Alberta’s transportation minister Ric McIver made the announcement on flood relief at the Home Depot on Macleod Trail Saturday, opening the door for thousands of Albertans to get money to start rebuilding their lives.
Alberta’s transportation minister Ric McIver made the announcement on flood relief at the Home Depot on Macleod Trail Saturday, opening the door for thousands of Albertans to get money to start rebuilding their lives.
Friday, June 28, 2013
Habitat for Humanity China recruits volunteers to distribute relief kits to families affected by Sichuan earthquake
Habitat for Humanity China recruits volunteers to distribute relief kits to families affected by Sichuan earthquake: Bangkok, 28th June 2013 – Habitat for Humanity China is currently recruiting volunteers and securing corporate sponsors to support distribution of relief kits to families affected by the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck Sichuan on Saturday 20 April.
Red Cross vows flood help for 'as long as it takes' - Canada - Canoe.ca
Red Cross vows flood help for 'as long as it takes' - Canada - Canoe.ca: CALGARY -- Canadian Red Cross officials vowed Thursday to continue relief efforts from the flood disaster, which could take months, if not years.
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