In April 2021, the Alberta government extended its Modified Operations Agreement with TransAlta for another 5-year term. Originally signed in 2014 and extended for 5-years in 2016, the agreement allows the government to modify operations at several TransAlta facilities to help protect communities along the Bow River against the impacts of both floods and drought. About Ghost Reservoir and FAQ 2014 TransAlta press release “TransAlta and Province Reach Agreement on […]
NRCB deliberating SR1 hearing, SR1 fieldwork is scheduled for spring/summer
While we wait for a decision from the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) following the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir (SR1) public hearing in March, things have been fairly quiet in the news. But we did receive the latest SR1 update from Alberta Transportation, below. — MAY 2021 NEWSLETTERThe Springbank Off-stream Reservoir (the Springbank Reservoir or SR1) is a flood mitigation project that would mitigate future floods like the one that devastated Calgary and southern Alberta in 2013. The […]
NRCB hearing concluded, decision expected within 80 days
The Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) hearing on the Springbank Offstream Reservoir (SR1) project has now closed. The 11-day oral hearing saw testimony from dozens of witnesses from March 22 to April 7, 2021. Our closing argument was presented on April 6, 2021 by our external counsel, Lou Cusano from the Torys law firm. If you missed it, you can watch a recording on the NRCB’s YouTube channel here: Hearing […]
Watch: CRCAG’s closing argument at 10:30am
Day 10 of hearing: The Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) hearing has now moved into closing arguments. Our external counsel, Lou Cusano and Gino Bruni from the Torys law firm are expected to appear at 10:30 a.m. to give CRCAG/FFC’s closing argument. Tune into the livestream here. You can watch a recording of our March 23rd opening remarks on the NRCB’s YouTube channel here: Hearing day 2 (CRCAG/FFC at 5:21:30). For […]
Recording of CRCAG/FFC’s at hearing. Plus, next steps for hearing and beyond.
On Tuesday afternoon, together with Flood Free Calgary, we appeared at the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) hearing to give our opening remarks on the Springbank Offstream Reservoir (SR1) project. If you missed it you can watch a recording on the NRCB’s YouTube channel here: Hearing day 2 (CRCAG/FFC at 5:21:30). Our opening statement consisted of a very moving presentation from Co-Presidents Tony Morris and Brenda Leeds Binder, and Flood […]
CRCAG/FFC is up next at hearing, between 11am-12pm
You can tune into the hearing to listen to the City of Calgary now. CRCAG/FFC is expected to appear within the next hour. Tune into the livestream here. View the full order of proceedings here. Regards, Your CRCAG Board
NRCB hearing day 2: CRCAG/FFC expected to appear this morning
Calgary River Communities Action Group, alongside Flood Free Calgary, is expected to take the stand as early as 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning. Tune into the livestream here. On Monday, the first Alberta Transportation witness panel took the stand and was cross-examined by counsel for the Stoney Nakota Nations and the Springbank Concerned Landowners Group (SCLG). View the full order of proceedings here. Regards, Your CRCAG Board
NRCB hearing begins at 9:00 a.m. today – livestream link
The Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) hearing on the Springbank Off-stream Reservoir (SR1) project begins this morning at 9:00 a.m. and is projected to run for 10 to 14 days. Watch the livestream on YouTube. Read the news release Calgary River Communities Action Group (CRCAG) will be represented by Co-presidents Tony Morris and Brenda Leeds Binder, and Flood Free Calgary (FFC) by Paul Battistella, as well as our external counsel, Lou Cusano and […]
NRCB hearing on SR1 starts Monday – how to watch
The Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) hearing on the Springbank Off-stream Reservoir (SR1) project begins on Monday and is projected to run for 10 to 14 days. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the hearing will be held in a virtual format and livestreamed on YouTube for public viewing. The YouTube link will be posted on the NRCB website at nrcb.ca on March 19, 2021. A daily recording will also be […]
NRCB hearing begins March 22 – What you need to know
We are fast approaching one of the last steps in the regulatory review of the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir: the public hearing conducted by provincial regulator, the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB). IMPORTANT: NRCB approval is required, otherwise the project cannot proceed. Firstly, thank you to everyone who wrote in or answered our survey to support our evidence package. We’re hopeful that our tragic stories will help convince the NRCB of […]