Yesterday afternoon MLA Greg Clark for Calgary-Elbow had the opportunity to question the government about the Springbank flood mitigation project. He asked if they are still committed to the project and what they re doing to address the concerns raised by the Tsuut’ina Nation.   You can view the exchange here or read the transcripts available here.   Reaching out to your elected representatives with your concerns is always helpful. […]

CRCAG representative Brenda Leeds Binder and Don’t Damn Springbank Representative Ryan Robinson were guests on Danielle Smith’s talk show on AM 770 yesterday.   CRCAG speaks first, followed by Don’t Damn Springbank – but stay tuned until the end to hear CRCAG’s response to Mr. Robinson’s comments. Clips from Kevin Littlelight, Tsuut’ina spokesman are also aired.   To listen to the segment, click here, scroll down the Danielle Smith March […]

Following our last post regarding the current status of the Provincial Government’s flood hazard mapping exercise, and the “Floodway Development Regulations” now under development, we’ve received from our Members copies of numerous letters to Municipal Affairs Minister Anderson. What follows is a sample of these that the authors have graciously allowed us to share. They are all worth reading:   ++++++   The Honourable Shaye Anderson, Minister of Municipal Affairs, […]

We have worked very hard to engage the provincial government in the development of floodway development regulations (FDR) we know are coming, but without success. We’ve stressed that the implementation of the revised flood mapping initiative, which will likely expand the defined “floodway” to include hundreds if not thousands of properties along both rivers and into the downtown, must be coordinated with the development of the FDR, so as not […]

Dear CRCAG Members,   Representatives from our CRCAG Team recently met with officials from the City of Calgary’s Water Services Department to discuss recent work undertaken and next steps anticipated, on a variety of fronts. CRCAG Team members also attended a recent public presentation by Frank Frigo, Leader of River Engineering, City of Calgary, entitled “Implementation of Calgary’s Flood Mitigation Road Map”. Here’s what we learned:   (a) Flood Mitigation […]

Hillhurst-Sunnyside Comm. Assoc. Position on Flood Mitigation Measures   From our Friends at the HSCA   The City of Calgary recently held a series of facilitated workshops, as part of a broader public engagement plan, to obtain input to various flood mitigation strategies to protect all of Calgary. These strategies include upstream mitigation infrastructure on the Bow and Elbow rivers, local area berms and flood walls, development policy options, and […]

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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.   Good afternoon, I have received a number of emails recently from constituents concerned about the Springbank Dry Dam project. I share their frustrations about the lengthy process and especially about the reports of significant opposition to the project. Let […]

Greetings CRCAG Members, It has been awhile since our last posting, however you can be assured that the CRCAG team has remained actively engaged behind the scenes pressing forward with our mandate.  This is the first of several email updates you can expect over the coming weeks. In the spring, we reported to you about the City of Calgary forming the Community Advisory Group for Flood Mitigation and Resiliency;  CRCAG […]

Springbank Project is in the News   We thought our members may find this article of interest. The Springbank Off-stream Reservoir Project falls under Alberta Transportation, headed by Brian Mason the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure.  Below is an excerpt from the article, referring to statements from the Minister:   The minister had strong words about his government’s intention to move ahead with the project, saying working with landowners and getting voluntary agreements […]