The Flood-Way Buyout Program, a Guest Post, Some Thoughts on Risk and a CALL TO ACTION   The following post is quite lengthy but important, as it leads to CRCAG’s specific request of this Government to unwind the fundamentally flawed and destructive “floodway buyout policy” established by the Progressive Conservatives in their first reaction following the 2013 flood. Please read all the way through and help us by acting on […]

January 29, 2016   I would like to invite you to participate in the Ward 9 Community Objectives Workshop (“COW”).   Every six months Team Ward 9 meets to put together, and reassess, the game plan on tackling issues that are important to you.   This is your chance to drive the good work done by your Team Ward 9.   I am looking forward to bringing residents, community associations, businesses, service […]

In early January, the Government decided to continue with demolition of the homes they purchased as a result of the 2013 flood. At the time of the announcement the Minister and the Government promised to consult affected neighbours and communities.   After looking closely at the options available to support the future of your neighbourhood, the Government felt that proceeding with demolition is the best solution. They gave two primary […]

AGM SUMMARY AND BOARD COMMENTS CALGARY RIVER COMMUNITIES ACTION GROUP ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING December 9, 2015 AGENDA Board of Directors: Tony Morris – Co-President (Roxboro) Brenda Leeds Binder – Co-President (East Elbow) Daryl William Rudichuk (Rideau) Gloria Mak (Sunnyside) Steven James Forrest (Rideau) Robert Nieuwesteeg (Bowness) Anna Mravcak – Treasurer (Elbow Park) Call Meeting to Order (Tony Morris) Opening Remarks (Brenda Leeds Binder) Formal AGM Business (Tony Morris and Anna […]

We want to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year.   Below for your information are links to the minutes and presentation given at the November meeting of the Water Collaborative.   Water Collaborative Meeting Minutes November 5 Alberta Flood Hazard Identification Program Presentation  

Join us for the CRCAG Annual General Meeting and Christmas Social Doors open 6:30pm AGM starts 7:00pm   Informative content about flood mitigation projects on the Bow and Elbow rivers, followed by an opportunity to toast the season with your friends and neighbours! If you have any of these questions, you should come!   What about the Bow? Learn more about the Bow River Working Group and flood mitigation opportunities being […]

  Folks, you may have seen this article in yesterday’s Herald regarding the riverside homes in the city of Calgary purchased by the Province in the months following the 2013 floods.   http://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/flood-damaged-homes-slated-for-the-wrecking-ball-get-stay-of-execution   And earlier today:   http://calgaryherald.com/news/politics/mason-says-tory-flood-plan-didnt-make-sense   We think that this is fantastic news, is so important for the affected neighborhoods and the city as a whole and aligns with our advocacy over the past 2+ years. […]

Dear Members,   Through your irrepressible determination and support, we are please to speak to the tremendous announcement made earlier today.   Alberta moves to protect Calgary, neighbouring communities from severe flooding   Some 14 months ago, and after extensive study and analysis, then Premier Jim Prentice made an announcement of fundamental importance to Calgary and, by extension, Alberta. He announced that the Province was committed to the development of […]

Premier Notley, we are encouraged by your comments on working with the incoming Prime Minister to secure additional funding for comprehensive flood mitigation projects to protect Calgary and other southern Alberta communities. Given Prime Minister Designate Justin Trudeau’s comments, he gets it. But regardless of which level of Government ultimately contributes to these projects, and when that money may flow, these projects must proceed now and quickly. We look forward […]

The CRCAG asked candidates running in Calgary Centre and Calgary Signal Hill to either respond to our survey questions or write a more personal letter to our members regarding flood recovery and mitigation, and this is what we received.   Calgary Centre Joan Crockatt – Conservative Kent Hehr – Liberal Jillian Ratti – NDP   Calgary Signal Hill No candidate responses were received