With the recent flooding in Ontario, Quebec and BC, several media outlets have contacted us for comments or advice, and we have seen numerous articles that have prompted response. We thought we’d share a couple of example.   Emma May wrote a spot-on response in Macleans magazine, to an article that recently ran there, addressing themes we’ve seen for the past 4 years. Both the first article and Emma’s response […]

Hearing on landowners’ Application scheduled to resume this Friday   Earlier this month, on April 11, a federal court hearing took place to review an application, from six Springbank landowners, seeking to quash the Minister of Environment and Climate Change’s decision to not refer the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir Project to a review panel under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA).   The initial hearing adjourned unresolved and a continuation of the hearing has been […]

On April 15, 2017, the Calgary Herald published an editorial letter written by Chief Lee Crowchild, on behalf of the Tsuut’ina Nation, regarding their stance on the Springbank Off-stream Reservoir.   In response, the following op-ed piece was written by Greg Johnson, on behalf of the CRCAG Board, and published in the Calgary Herald on April 28, 2017.   Online link: The Springbank Project: Best Choice or Only Choice? Read more: Tsuut’ina Chief Crowchild pens letter opposing […]

Gov’t speakers underscore commitment to flood mitigation measures and support of Springbank Off-stream Reservoir   A big thanks to everyone who came out for the AGM on Tuesday evening.  Special thanks to all of our presenters who took time from their schedules to share valuable information about flood protection for Calgary. It was fantastic to see such a large showing and the audience was lively and engaged. Great job everyone! […]

Get the information you need and show your elected officials that flood protection must remain top of mind.   Remember: A big crowd will make a big impact. We are hoping for a large showing and your attendance is important!   Location: Dicken’s Pub Date: Tuesday, April 25 Time: Doors at 6:30 p.m. Meeting 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.   Updates will be provided by speakers from all three levels of […]

Clark calls on Premier Notley to personally engage, to meet with Chief Crowchild   The Springbank Offstream Reservoir project has been in the news a fair amount recently. Unfortunately, a good deal of the publicity has been given to the alleged lack of Tsuut’ina consultation on the part of the provincial government.   Calgary Sun – Tsuut’ina deny Nenshi’s claim deal near on Springbank dry dam as new anti-flood measures […]

Tsuut’ina voice opposition, insist no meaningful consultation has happened   Over the weekend, the Calgary Herald published an editorial letter from Chief Lee Crowchild, on behalf of the Tsuut’ina Nation, that leaves little doubt remaining as to their stance on the Springbank Off-stream Reservoir.   Chief Crowchild emphasized that the “opposition to the proposed Springbank dam . . . is driven by real concerns that have not been addressed” and […]

Flood mitigation is top capital priority for City, funds will help immediately   Government of Alberta announced Wednesday, April 12 that it has earmarked $63 million to help protect Alberta from severe weather events and climate change, with $13.4 million of that going to flood measures in the City of Calgary.   Mayor Nenshi stressed that “flood mitigation is our top capital priority at The City of Calgary. We must […]

City Council approves report and highlights commitment to flood mitigation measures   At yesterday morning’s meeting, Council unanimously approved the Flood Mitigation Measures Assessment Report, including all six recommendations.   Addressing accusations that the City’s commitment to flood mitigation is unclear, Mayor Nenshi asserted that, while the matter has not been top of the headlines recently, much work continues to be done. He went on to explain that he has […]

CALGARY-ELBOW UPDATE The following is an update to constituents sent out by the MLA for Calgary-Elbow, Greg Clark, who has consented to us sharing his message with all CRCAG members.   On March 22nd the Flood Mitigation Measures Assessment Report and 2016 Flood Resiliency Update was presented to a City of Calgary committee. After the presentation I met with City staff responsible for the report to ask for an update […]