With 2019 behind us, we’ve compiled a quick recap of what the year brought and a preview of what to anticipate in 2020. 2019 recap Provincial election In the lead-up to the provincial election in April, we surveyed each party on key flood mitigation issues and put pressure on those who had not yet declared publically their commitment to SR1. Related to these efforts, in January we formed a coalition […]
Summary of 2019 AGM
Our 2019 Annual General Meeting took place last Thursday evening, with speakers from the province and city bringing us up to speed on the status of upstream and local mitigation efforts. (Note: This event took place 4 days before Premier Kenney’s comments earlier this week – stay tuned for our official response to that matter.) CRCAG board member Greg Johnson headed up the evening, welcoming everyone and giving thanks to the elected officials […]
Summary of 2018 AGM (includes presentations and videos)
Large turnout out and Q&A period at 2018 Annual General Meeting Our 2018 Annual General Meeting took place this past Wednesday evening, with speakers from the province and city bringing us up to speed on the status of upstream and local mitigation efforts. CRCAG board member Greg Johnson headed up the evening, welcoming everyone and giving thanks to the elected officials in attendance (thanks to Minster Brian Mason, Jeromy Farkas and […]
Bow and Elbow River Hazard Studies move into “late stages”
The Ministry of Environment and Parks has provided us with a brief update regarding their ongoing River Hazard Studies. These studies are important to monitor, as the results of some of this work will inform future policy development, including, we expect, the “Floodway Development Regulation” (FDR). Read the Ministry’s full updates here: Upper Bow River Hazard Study Bow and Elbow River Hazard Study In both studies, all deliverables […]