The Government of Alberta has committed an additional $9.4 million to fund flood mitigation in Bragg Creek. These latest funds are on top of the $32.8 million already dedicated by the Alberta and Federal governments. In June and July 2019, Rocky View County obtained approval for project construction from Alberta Environment and Parks and other necessary regulators. However, when the construction tender closed in October 2019 the lowest bid exceeded […]

Rocky View County has signed an agreement with the Alberta Government that compensates the municipality for lost revenue once the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir (SR1) is completed. This news follows the county’s recent decision to drop its opposition to the project after formally opposing it in late-2018. Rocky View County will receive $10 million from the province to address the future loss of municipal property taxes on the 3,870 acres (1,566 […]

Each year during flood season, the City of Calgary undertakes a flood readiness campaign to share flood-related information and resources. We’ve shared current river conditions from the City’s latest flood readiness newsletter below. Read the full June 2nd newsletter online including a boating advisory for the Bow and Elbow Rivers, information on understanding river flows, and recommendations for flood preparations during this COVID-19 pandemic. Visit Calgary.ca/floodinfo for information. Explore the interactive […]

With the flood season upon us and the seventh anniversary of the 2013 Southern Alberta Floods approaching, there is an abundance of media coverage to keep up with. For ease of reading, we have compiled media links below for you. Airdrie Today Rocky View County signs SR1 compensation agreement Calgary Herald Rocky View County drops opposition to Springbank dam process Flooding damages some pathways in Fish Creek Park Boating advisory […]

While we’ve seen two key opponents, Tsuut’ina Nation and Rocky View County, drop their opposition to Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir (SR1) in recent weeks, some remaining opponents appear to have organized themselves under a new name: Elbow River Sustainability Alliance (ERSA). Members of this new organization include: Bragg Creek Community Association Bragg Creek Chamber of Commerce Redwood Meadows Town Council Springbank Community Association We understand that their pitch is that the […]

With all the rain the last couple of days, our eyes turn to river monitoring. The City has issued a high stream flow advisory for the Elbow, so anyone near the water should be aware of the risks of higher than normal water level and flow. However NOTHING IS ALARMING and this is well within the City’s ability to fully manage. We did think a quick post was appropriate as it […]

On May 12, Rocky View County council voted 6-3 to withdraw its opposition to the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir (SR1). The official letter notifying the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) of this change states: I write to you on behalf of Rocky View County. Rocky View County hereby withdraws all of its objections in relation to the Spring Bank Off-Stream Reservoir project proceeding through the regulatory process. Should you have any […]

As part of Budget 2020, the Government of Alberta has committed $196.3 million over three years to continue to advance the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir (SR1). While we had been assured that SR1 remained fully funded to $432 million, no firm dollar amount had been provided by the province until now. Combined with the $168.5 million in federal funds announced last spring and the funds already spent to date, this commitment […]

Last week we shared some preliminary information on what the City is doing to prepare for flood season during COVID-19. Additional details have now been provided by the City and are shared verbatim below. What residents can do to prepare While we can’t prevent flooding entirely, the best way to ease the added stress amid the COVID-19 pandemic is by taking simple steps now to be flood ready. Understand. Check […]

The upgrades to the Glenmore Reservoir which began in 2017 are in place and operable. With the 21 new 2.5 meter high gates, the reservoir is able to store an additional 10 million cubic meters of water in the reservoir. The gates will provide greater control of the river water flow through our neighbourhoods during floods. The gates will allow the city to fully mitigate a 2005-sized flood, and slightly reduce […]