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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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Calgarians living in neighbourhoods bordering evacuated communities may also be experiencing power outages.by Global Calgary via twitter 6/21/2013 2:32:46 PM -
Latest on flood situation in Lethbridge on @globalcalgary @GlobalLeth in a couple minutes. #yqlby Mike McKinnon via twitter 6/21/2013 2:32:57 PM -
RT @MesocyclonicWX: Red Deer river is estimated to be flowing at 800 cubic meters per second as of 06:30am MDT. Stay away from river banks.…by 511 Alberta via twitter 6/21/2013 2:33:25 PM -
RT @GlobalEdmonton: Red Deer declares local state of emergency; homes evacuated. #abflood #Alberta #RDflood http://bit.ly/17qXaKTby 511 Alberta via twitter 6/21/2013 2:33:42 PM
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RT @cityofcalgary: UPDATE: restricted traffic on Southbound Deerfoot. Calf Robe bridge OPEN, moving slowly #yycfloodby 511 Alberta via twitter 6/21/2013 2:33:55 PM
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RT @LaurelClark: Sgt Neely says report of trailor washing into Highwood River. Male rescued. Female missing #yycflood #highriver #abfloodsby Global Calgary via twitter 6/21/2013 3:20:32 PM
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9:18am Live radar indicates heavy rains now returning to foothills west of Calgary. Expected this way into the aft http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNSxY3cCQAAXNuR.png
by Global Calgary via twitter 6/21/2013 3:20:35 PM -
Just landed in Calgary. What a mess.
We'll have complete coverage on GN tonight. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNSx4LkCcAA7Dx5.jpgby Dawna Friesen via twitter 6/21/2013 3:22:41 PM -
RT @CalgaryPolice: Power has been shut off in evacuated communities for the safety of citizens and first responders. #yycfloodby Global Calgary via twitter 6/21/2013 3:23:51 PM
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RT @DFriesenGlobal: Just landed in Calgary. What a mess.
We'll have complete coverage on GN tonight. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNSx4LkCcAA7Dx5.jpgby Global Calgary via twitter 6/21/2013 3:24:00 PM -
#Hwy40 incident: 25 km north of Jct #Hwy1A, Flooding or Washout, road closed http://tinyurl.com/lukp7afby 511 Alberta via twitter 6/21/2013 3:24:05 PM
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#Hwy579 incident: Jct #Hwy40 to Little Red Deer River, Flooding or Washout, road closed http://tinyurl.com/kvyjzjkby 511 Alberta via twitter 6/21/2013 3:24:05 PM
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RT @Banff_Town: #Banff could use some volunteers to make sandbags at the dog park (120 Hawk Ave). Pls bring a shovel #abflood #abstormby 511 Alberta via twitter 6/21/2013 3:25:39 PM
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For anyone experiencing phone line problems, check out an update on http://www.facebook.com/cityoflethbridge #yqlby City of Lethbridge via twitter 6/21/2013 3:27:24 PM -
RT @radiopat258: South Alta Communications says flooding in the High River area has knocked out Bell land line phone service between #Lethb…by Mike McKinnon via twitter 6/21/2013 3:31:29 PM
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RT @TristanTuckett: The #Lethbridge Courthouse phone lines are down and a message says they're closed for the day. That is NOT the case...y…by Mike McKinnon via twitter 6/21/2013 3:32:13 PM
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Calgary Meals on Wheels will not be delivering meals to areas in Calgary which are under mandatory evacuation.by Global Calgary via twitter 6/21/2013 3:32:16 PM
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RT @cameronmckinnon: @AMARoadReports Rain on Highway 2 is very heavy at #Carstairs #abroads #hwy2by 511 Alberta via twitter 6/21/2013 3:33:42 PM
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#ABEmergencyAdvisories: Highway closures in effect for parts of highway 1, 1A, 2, 22, 24, 40, 66, 68, 93, and many ...http://511.alberta.ca/by 511 Alberta via twitter 6/21/2013 3:36:05 PM
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Calgary flooding puts police in Twitter jail, crashes city website: http://bit.ly/11Rej7F #yycfloodby Global Calgary via twitter 6/21/2013 3:37:25 PM
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RT @NHLFlames: #Flames employees - do not attempt to go to the Saddledome today. If you need more information, DM us or send us a tweet. #…by Global Calgary via twitter 6/21/2013 3:43:06 PM
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RT @UCalgary: All non-essential services at #UCalgary are closed until further notice including libraries, fitness centres, daycare, oval. …by Global Calgary via twitter 6/21/2013 3:45:09 PM
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Military moving through Cochrane to deploy in Exshaw, Canmore, and municipalities in Foothills. No Cochrane deployment has been ordered.by Truper McBride via twitter 6/21/2013 3:45:32 PM -
RT @canmorealert: Both grocery stores did receive shipments of food. Residents can come in to town for supplies. #Canmore #floodby Canmore Kananaskis via twitter 6/21/2013 3:47:20 PM -
RT @LethCounty: Farmers- please refrain from pumping water from fields into burrow pits unless you get approval from Alberta Environment 1-…by Mike McKinnon via twitter 6/21/2013 3:49:54 PM
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High Water Level Alert Updated Jun21 950AM Take necessary precautions. Crowsnest Pass http://emergencyalert.alberta.ca #ABemerg #ABfloodby AB Emergencyalert via twitter 6/21/2013 3:50:39 PM -
We anticipate residents will be able to maintain travel on Hwy 3 & Whoop-Up Drive.(2/3) #yqlby City of Lethbridge via twitter 6/21/2013 3:50:54 PM
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About 75,000 people now part of a mandatory evacuation in Calgary: http://bit.ly/122yKTg #yycfloodby Global Calgary via twitter 6/21/2013 3:51:42 PM
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This may be subject to change as additional information becomes available through Alberta Environment. (3/3) #yqlby City of Lethbridge via twitter 6/21/2013 3:52:04 PM
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Bridge over Bow River might flood. "Thx! RT @kendraspiers: #hwy842 bridge still open http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNS3EhjCcAEMgzv.jpg"
by 511 Alberta via twitter 6/21/2013 3:52:04 PM -
RT @CalgaryPolice: Thank you for all your offers of assistance. No volunteers are required at the moment but we wil update if this changes.…by 511 Alberta via twitter 6/21/2013 3:52:15 PM
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Changes from @CalgaryParking who now say all CPA parking will be free today, including on-street, CPA parkades and surface lots. #yycfloodby Global Calgary via twitter 6/21/2013 3:52:54 PM
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RT @LethbridgeCity: We anticipate residents will be able to maintain travel on Hwy 3 & Whoop-Up Drive.(2/3) #yqlby 511 Alberta via twitter 6/21/2013 3:53:14 PM
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Highways to & from Canmore are still closed due to mud slides & flooding. If you're trapped in region, plan to stay another night. #canmoreby Canmore Kananaskis via twitter 6/21/2013 3:54:14 PM
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RT @LethbridgeCity: Based on latest flood forecasting info from AB Env we expect high river flow, severe bank erosion & debris in water. (1…by Mike McKinnon via twitter 6/21/2013 3:54:21 PM
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RT @LethbridgeCity: We anticipate residents will be able to maintain travel on Hwy 3 & Whoop-Up Drive.(2/3) #yqlby Mike McKinnon via twitter 6/21/2013 3:54:24 PM
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RT @LethbridgeCity: This may be subject to change as additional information becomes available through Alberta Environment. (3/3) #yqlby Mike McKinnon via twitter 6/21/2013 3:54:26 PM
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RT @GlobalCalgary: Changes from @CalgaryParking who now say all CPA parking will be free today, including on-street, CPA parkades and surfa…by Bindu Suri via twitter 6/21/2013 3:54:38 PM -
RT @calgaryzoo: Due to continued flooding, zoo is closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Will update Sunday afternoon about opening on Monday.…by Global Calgary via twitter 6/21/2013 3:54:52 PM
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Road closures: TCH eastbound from Golden to Banff. Bow Valley Parkway. Hwy 93s & 93N. Minnewanka Loop Road. Sunshine Village Road #abroadsby Banff Town via twitter 6/21/2013 3:56:24 PM -
UPDATE: Evacs still in place, quality of drinking water good but limit usage. Refrain from non essental travel. #yycfloodby Global Calgary via twitter 6/21/2013 9:43:26 PM
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RT @tvchick13: Emerg Mgt Update 3:30PM: Volunteers: if you can help, post water receeding 1-866-628-6565 #YYC #ABFloodby 511 Alberta via twitter 6/21/2013 9:43:50 PM
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RT @medhatpolice: Residents in Flats and low lying areas must prepare to evacuate by 10 pm tonight. Door to dr notification will be provide…by 511 Alberta via twitter 6/21/2013 9:44:03 PM
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Pic taken just now at the rivers edge at the Lethbridge Country Club. Please refrain from river valley. #yql http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNUJN-qCYAAWV0-.jpg
by City of Lethbridge via twitter 6/21/2013 9:44:17 PM