It is inevitable, after the Great Toronto Flood of 2013 – how does Toronto compare to Calgary.
Well, there is no comparison.
Toronto floods: Bring on the Calgary comparisons | canada.com
Tuesday, July 09, 2013
Heavy rainfall hits relief operations in Uttarakhand - The Hindu
Heavy rainfall hits relief operations in Uttarakhand - The Hindu: Relief and rescue operations were severely hampered on Monday due to heavy rainfall in the disaster-hit areas of Uttarakhand. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of continuous heavy rainfall at some places in the State till Tuesday.
Monday, July 08, 2013
City's airport tunnel boss to oversee flood recovery effort
City's airport tunnel boss to oversee flood recovery effort: With the city’s post-flood costs to repair infrastructure pegged at hundreds of millions of dollars, the head of transportation projects has shifted to a new role: director of recovery operations.
Mayor Naheed Nenshi is introducing Gord Stewart as the new recovery director Monday, in an effort to convey the city’s shift from emergency to recovery after lifting the two-week state of local emergency last Thursday.
Mayor Naheed Nenshi is introducing Gord Stewart as the new recovery director Monday, in an effort to convey the city’s shift from emergency to recovery after lifting the two-week state of local emergency last Thursday.
Adrian Brijbassi: Why Calgary Should Consider a Winter Stampede Post-Flood
Adrian Brijbassi: Why Calgary Should Consider a Winter Stampede Post-Flood: Economic Benefits of Expanding the Stampede Brand
If there's a lesson for the city and tourism operators in Calgary to take away from the flood it might be that now's the time to dramatically diversify event offerings to have another giant festival that attracts global attention. In my mind, the surest way to make an immediate and sustained impact is through launching an annual Calgary Winter Stampede.
If there's a lesson for the city and tourism operators in Calgary to take away from the flood it might be that now's the time to dramatically diversify event offerings to have another giant festival that attracts global attention. In my mind, the surest way to make an immediate and sustained impact is through launching an annual Calgary Winter Stampede.
British Red Cross reports �14m fall in income
British Red Cross reports �14m fall in income: Charity cites fewer international emergencies, such as the 2011 Japanese tsunami, for its income dropping to �200m in 2012
The British Red Cross's income fell by �14m to �200m in 2012 - a drop of 6 per cent on the previous year- according to accounts filed with the Charity Commission last month.
But there was a larger fall in the charity’s expenditure, down by 11 per cent from �231m to �205m.
The British Red Cross's income fell by �14m to �200m in 2012 - a drop of 6 per cent on the previous year- according to accounts filed with the Charity Commission last month.
But there was a larger fall in the charity’s expenditure, down by 11 per cent from �231m to �205m.
Himalayan Flood Disaster Rescue an Uphill Battle � The Epoch Times
Himalayan Flood Disaster Rescue an Uphill Battle � The Epoch Times:A ccording to Gupta, truck loads full of donations have been arriving in Rishikesh from all over India. But while relief workers are in dire need of many goods, Gupta says that many people donate without knowing the geography or the culture in the flood-hit state
Unflappable Redford’s pancake breakfast tradition goes ahead - The Globe and Mail
Unflappable Redford’s pancake breakfast tradition goes ahead - The Globe and Mail: Alison Redford says she thought long and hard about whether to go forward with the Premier’s Stampede breakfast this year, realizing the volunteers needed for the pancakes-and-sausage tradition could be used in communities still mopping up after the worst flood in Alberta’s history.
Calgary flood damage to cost city $256M - News - MSN CA
Calgary flood damage to cost city $256M - News - MSN CA: Calgary officials say it will cost at least $256.5 million to repair damage from the flooding that devastated parts of the city last month.
Community effort puts Stampede 101 on track
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.
“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.
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.”
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