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Southern Alberta Flooding
Several communities in Southern Alberta are under a state of emergency after recent rainfall, forcing evacuations over worries of flooding.
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The Trans-Canada Highway still closed in both directions to private vehicles between Banff and Canmore until further notice. #ABRoads #Parksby 511 Alberta via twitter 6/24/2013 3:14:38 PM -
Substantial sandbagging efforts, in Medicine Hat, appear to have been very effective. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNiN3r3CUAAzh24.jpg
by Francis Silvaggio via twitter 6/24/2013 3:19:18 PM -
UPDATE: Inglewood residents cleared to return for self assessments except those on 8 Ave east of 22 Street: http://bit.ly/122yKTg #yycfloodby Global Calgary via twitter 6/24/2013 3:22:15 PM -
About 1,000 members of the Siksika Nation have been evacuated. Evacuation centers are set up at Deerfoot Sportsplex and Gleichen arena.by Global Calgary via twitter 6/24/2013 3:31:50 PM
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Parts of Sunnyside still under water & mud. Basements will need to be completely redone #globalyyc #abflood http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNiRvvBCQAETvBE.jpg
by Sarah Offin via twitter 6/24/2013 3:36:13 PM -
View looking west from intersection of Elm Street and Minto Ave on Medicine Hat.by Francis Silvaggio via twitter 6/24/2013 3:37:49 PM
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Sorry. Forgot the photo from Elm and Minto. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNiSQZICUAAPwaE.jpg
by Francis Silvaggio via twitter 6/24/2013 3:38:27 PM -
View looking South from Elm and Minto. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNiSoQVCYAI6HYr.jpg
by Francis Silvaggio via twitter 6/24/2013 3:40:05 PM -
View looking north from Braemar and Washington in Medicine Hat http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNiS9JZCcAE0PsC.jpg
by Francis Silvaggio via twitter 6/24/2013 3:41:30 PM -
RT @FJSilvaggio: View looking north from Braemar and Washington in Medicine Hat http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNiS9JZCcAE0PsC.jpg
by Mike McKinnon via twitter 6/24/2013 3:44:13 PM -
RT @medicinehatcity: We are doing everything we can to get you guys home. I understand everyone is eager to get home to their own... http:/…by Francis Silvaggio via twitter 6/24/2013 3:45:42 PM
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RT @cbc_carla: Kananaskis Country Golf Course has been forced to close for the year. Pic from @napone_23 # http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNivkxACcAA2JRv.jpg
by Canmore Kananaskis via twitter 6/24/2013 6:00:45 PM -
RT @CHATTVrflaherty: Not just humans displaced by #mhflood. Just stumbled across a beaver family. Guessing their lodge is flooded too. http…by Francis Silvaggio via twitter 6/24/2013 6:19:31 PM
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Update from Town of #Banff. Roads in town open, river trails closed. Highway update from Parks http://bit.ly/11Zo30t #abroads #abfloodby Banff Town via twitter 6/24/2013 7:09:04 PM -
High River town officials estimate there are over 200 who refuse to leave despite evacuation orders. No estimate when the town will re-open.by Jill Croteau via twitter 6/24/2013 7:10:00 PM -
#Hwy63 incident: Jct #Hwy661 to Jct #Hwy55 and 855, road closed http://tinyurl.com/lljgoxrby 511 Alberta via twitter 6/24/2013 7:10:05 PM
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RT @Jill_Croteau: High River town officials estimate there are over 200 who refuse to leave despite evacuation orders. No estimate when the…by Sarah Offin via twitter 6/24/2013 7:11:47 PM
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VIDEO: @Nenshi updates the situation around #yyc, warns residents to remain mindful of ongoing crisis. http://bit.ly/122yKTg #yycfloodby Global Calgary via twitter 6/24/2013 7:13:08 PM
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Those who refuse to leave High River complicate rebuild efforts. If they flush toilet that waste is likely ending up in neighbour's yard.by Jill Croteau via twitter 6/24/2013 7:13:34 PM
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Situation update #20 http://dlvr.it/3YsLJRby Banff Town via twitter 6/24/2013 7:14:02 PM
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Trans-Canada Hwy between Banff and Canmore now open to emergency, maintenance and service vehicles: http://bit.ly/1aymEEW #abfloodby Global Calgary via twitter 6/24/2013 7:14:09 PM
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Need a refresher about the outdoor water use ban? What you need to know: http://bit.ly/14pA6X3 #yycfloodby Global Calgary via twitter 6/24/2013 7:19:25 PM
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High River residents still frustrated with no timeline for return. More from them @globalcalgaryby Jill Croteau via twitter 6/24/2013 7:19:26 PM
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Situation update #20 http://dlvr.it/3YsSThby Banff Town via twitter 6/24/2013 7:27:47 PM
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LIVE STREAM: Mayor @Nenshi and @cityofcalgary officials update local State of Emergency http://bit.ly/122yKTg - #yycflood - beginning soon.by Global Calgary via twitter 6/24/2013 10:30:48 PM
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Overland Flood Alert Updated Jun24 434PM Take necessary precautions. Okotoks http://emergencyalert.alberta.ca #ABemerg #ABfloodby AB Emergencyalert via twitter 6/24/2013 10:34:20 PM -
LIVE STREAM Happening Now - @Nenshi and @CityOfCalgary update local State of Emergency http://bit.ly/122yKTg - #yycfloodby Global Calgary via twitter 6/24/2013 10:38:10 PM
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.@nenshi says Elbow River now fully under the city's control as it's stopped flowing over Glenmore Dam: http://bit.ly/122yKTg #yycfloodby Global Calgary via twitter 6/24/2013 10:39:51 PM
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Police search for masked gunman who robbed northwest bank: http://bit.ly/14molAo #YYC #yycrimeby Global Calgary via twitter 6/24/2013 10:42:27 PM
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The Local State of Emergency for the Town of #Okotoks was lifted on June 24 at 2:58 pm. #ABfloodsby Town of Okotoks via twitter 6/24/2013 10:42:36 PM -
The Sheep River is receding, although overland flooding of the valley and many adjacent low lying areas remains. #Okotoks #ABfloodsby Town of Okotoks via twitter 6/24/2013 10:42:59 PM
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Sheep River Park closed. S. Railway St remains closed between Centre Ave to Lineham Ave due to pathway & bank erosion. #Okotoks #ABfloodby Town of Okotoks via twitter 6/24/2013 10:44:02 PM
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Sheep River valley remains dangerous due to river being fast flowing. River banks are unstable due to escarpment erosion. #Okotoks #ABfloodby Town of Okotoks via twitter 6/24/2013 10:46:44 PM
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Sheep River valley remains dangerous due to river being fast flowing. River banks are unstable due to escarpment erosion. #Okotoks #ABfloodby Town of Okotoks via twitter 6/24/2013 10:46:44 PM
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RT @Tamara_Elliott: .@nenshi says 4 men in Roxboro were taken to hospital today with significant levels of C02. Reminds not to run generato…by Global Calgary via twitter 6/24/2013 10:46:58 PM
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RT @ReidFiest: If everyone is ok in your home put sign up your home saying "Medically Ok." Police and fire going door to door #yyc #yycfloodby Global Calgary via twitter 6/24/2013 10:51:44 PM
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LIVE feed was cut off from newser - we have switched over to the Early News http://bit.ly/122yKTg #yycfloodby Global Calgary via twitter 6/24/2013 11:02:11 PM
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High Water Level Alert Updated Jun24 502PM Take necessary precautions. Ranchland #66 http://emergencyalert.alberta.ca #ABemerg #ABfloodby AB Emergencyalert via twitter 6/24/2013 11:02:50 PM
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Our set, over looking Calgary.tonight on @globalnational http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNj4WDzCIAEx68U.jpg
by Jennifer Tryon via twitter 6/24/2013 11:04:28 PM -
#Hwy63 incident: Jct #Hwy661 to Jct #Hwy55 and 855, Road Reopened, Activity Removedby 511 Alberta via twitter 6/24/2013 11:05:04 PM
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Do you have questions about an upcoming visit to Canmore Kananaskis? Here are some FAQs about the recent flood http://ow.ly/mlwQnby Canmore Kananaskis via twitter 6/24/2013 11:08:00 PM
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WEB POLL: Should the Stampede go ahead as planned? http://bit.ly/176JaCy #stampede101 #yycfloodby Global Calgary via twitter 6/24/2013 11:10:20 PM
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Flash Flood Alert Updated Jun24 525PM Take necessary precautions. Foothills #31 http://emergencyalert.alberta.ca #ABemerg #ABfloodby AB Emergencyalert via twitter 6/24/2013 11:25:11 PM
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Still a lot of water saturating High River. No indication when town will be re-opened for evacuees. #abflood http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNj9TJyCAAA0bxR.jpg
by Jill Croteau via twitter 6/24/2013 11:26:08 PM