In its latest back-and-forth with the federal regulator, Alberta Transportation has submitted a portion of the additional SR1 information requested over the summer. The following is a verbatim notice provided by Alberta Transportation: “On June 14, 2019, Alberta Transportation submitted responses to the Round 1 Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir (SR1) Information Requests from the provincial and federal regulators. On July 16, 2019, following a review of the Round 1 responses, the […]
Bill C-69 in force: Canada’s new Impact Assessment Agency (formerly CEAA)
As part of Bill C-69 coming into force recently, the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) has been replaced with the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC). There is obviously an abundance of information available on Bill C-69, however, we wanted to make you aware of this name change and to share a few resources summarizing how the bill changes Canada’s regulatory process. On August 28, 2019, Bill C-69 was proclaimed […]
Help select the Bow River reservoir project – deadline Oct 31
There are only a few days left to submit your feedback on the three proposed Bow River reservoir options. Although the open houses for the conceptual assessment portion of the Bow Basin Water Management Options (BBWMO) project have concluded, Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) will accept public feedback until Thursday, October 31 at 4 p.m. Provide your comments: Online at https://talkaep.alberta.caBy email to aep.bowbasin@gov.ab.ca You are an important stakeholder! As […]
Nenshi: Calgary wants to prevent another disastrous flood. Why is Ottawa being a dam obstacle?
In the lead-up to the federal election, Mayor Naheed Nenshi was in the media multiple times speaking on the issue of flood mitigation. Op-ed in Globe and Mail Mayor Nenshi penned a to-the-point op-ed in the Globe and Mail calling out the federal government for delays on the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir project (SR1). We can’t get what we need built. And the blame can largely be laid at the feet […]
Your attendance and input needed at Bow River reservoir info sessions! Last event Tues, Oct 15
The last of three public info sessions on the short-listed Bow River reservoir options runs this upcoming Tuesday, October 15. Please attend and submit your feedback! These public info sessions are a critical part of selecting the right project to proceed with and it is important that all stakeholder feedback is captured – that includes YOU! Whichever project is selected, it will protect Calgarians downstream. Our voice must be captured […]
Ministers offers clarity on Premier’s SR1 comments
Last Monday Premier Kenney made some comments that were surprising to us, given the very clear statements made by both Minister of Transportation Ric McIver and Minister of Justice Doug Schweitzer at our AGM the week before. Both Ministers stated the Government’s full support and effort behind the completion of the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir (SR1) to mitigate floods on the Elbow River. The Premier’s comments suggested that if the legal […]
INVITE: Open houses on Bow River upstream reservoir options
Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) recently announced the three short-listed reservoir options for the Bow River. As part of the Bow Basin Water Management Options (BBWMO) project, AEP has spent the past year working through the Conceptual Assessment of 10 upstream reservoir options and has narrowed its selection to three top choices: New Glenbow reservoir New Morley reservoir Relocated (and expanded capacity) Ghost River reservoir Public information sessions have been scheduled to provide […]
Summary of 2019 AGM
Our 2019 Annual General Meeting took place last Thursday evening, with speakers from the province and city bringing us up to speed on the status of upstream and local mitigation efforts. (Note: This event took place 4 days before Premier Kenney’s comments earlier this week – stay tuned for our official response to that matter.) CRCAG board member Greg Johnson headed up the evening, welcoming everyone and giving thanks to the elected officials […]
TONIGHT! Ministers McIver and Schweitzer speak on flood mitigation – Doors 6:30 p.m
Our 2019 Annual General Meeting is tonight! Don’t miss your chance to hear in-person from Ministers Ric McIver, Doug Schweitzer, and more speakers on critical flood mitigation projects. Date: Thursday, September 19Time: Doors at 6:30 p.m. Meeting 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.Location: Royal Canadian Legion #1, 116 7 Ave SEAgenda: 2019 CRCAG AGM agenda. No need to print, we will have copies for you at the event.Membership: This is a members-only […]
Thursday! Ministers McIver and Schweitzer to speak at AGM
Our 2019 Annual General Meeting runs this Thursday! Don’t miss your chance to hear in-person from Ministers Ric McIver and Doug Schweitzer about what is being done to protect you and your community. Date: Thursday, September 19Time: Doors at 6:30 p.m. Meeting 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.Location: Royal Canadian Legion #1, 116 7 Ave SEParking: Indigo’s The Bow parkade is most convenient. Additional on-street and parkades are available in the area […]