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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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Watch live: Calgary Mayor Nenshi updates state of the city following floods - http://bit.ly/188CaYSby Global Calgary via twitter 6/23/2013 4:14:08 PM -
RT @JProskowGlobal: Sink hole developing on 2nd ave SW #yycflood http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNdOJybCEAAthpr.jpg
by Sarah Offin via twitter 6/23/2013 4:14:08 PM -
RT @JProskowGlobal: 13ave and 1st SE. Engulfed in debris. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNdQl8zCMAAlphk.jpg
by Sarah Offin via twitter 6/23/2013 4:14:21 PM -
RT @aldjohnmar: Mission Bridge #yyc #yyccc #yycflood http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNdPY3RCQAELp2E.jpg
by Sarah Offin via twitter 6/23/2013 4:21:12 PM -
RT @suzyburge: Red Deer Update 10:06 June 23 http://www.reddeer.ca/Residents/Emergency+Assistance/Red+Deer+Flooding/Update+15+Water+levels+continue+to+decrease+on+the+Red+Deer+River.htmby Sarah Offin via twitter 6/23/2013 4:21:30 PM
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Massive sand bag fortress trying to stop river from entering Medicine Hat City Hall underground parkase. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNdTWHtCcAI5nyK.jpg
by Francis Silvaggio via twitter 6/23/2013 4:25:07 PM -
Officials spoke briefly on state of Calgary but Mayor Nenshi delayed by half hour. Will update shortly.by Global Calgary via twitter 6/23/2013 4:28:31 PM
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Police clearing people off Medicine Hat Bridges. Most bridges now closed. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNdUkQGCMAA6KWI.jpg
by Francis Silvaggio via twitter 6/23/2013 4:30:26 PM -
RT @banffnp: Highway 93N is open to commercial traffic (i.e. semi-trailers) by permit only. RCMP are enforcing this restriction. #abroadsby 511 Alberta via twitter 6/23/2013 4:34:54 PM -
RT @BanffNP: Highway 1 between Canmore and Banff is now open to all WESTBOUND traffic include semi-trailers. The road is closed to all cycl…by 511 Alberta via twitter 6/23/2013 4:35:32 PM
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Seeing vehicles and people back in areas of the evacuated community of #Sunnyside NW #abflood #globalyyc http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNdXV3JCUAA3FYL.jpg
by Sarah Offin via twitter 6/23/2013 4:42:34 PM -
Watch live now: Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi addresses Calgary flooding http://ow.ly/miQRZby Global Calgary via twitter 6/23/2013 4:43:16 PM
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RT @ajeshilling: Flying into #yyc June 21. #yycflood Deerfoot trail at the top, the train yard and the river below. http://instagram.com/p/a6ktIqtxcJ/
by Sarah Offin via twitter 6/23/2013 8:52:44 PM -
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RT @NeighbourLink: Any local agencies needing supplies? Call LeeAnne, Melissa, or Chantal 403-835-9778. We've got volunteers wanting to de…by Sarah Offin via twitter 6/23/2013 8:57:52 PM
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Overland Flood Alert Updated Jun23 300PM Take necessary precautions. Calgary http://emergencyalert.alberta.ca #ABemerg #ABfloodby AB Emergencyalert via twitter 6/23/2013 9:01:01 PM -
On-street parking is free tomorrow, according to @CalgaryParking. However, time restrictions will be in place. #yycfloodby Global Calgary via twitter 6/23/2013 9:02:52 PM
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RT @HeatherYourex: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital remains open, some elective procedures will be rescheduled over next 48 hours #abhealth #…by Global Calgary via twitter 6/23/2013 9:05:53 PM
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RT @cityofcalgary: Sanitary services aren't operational in portions of Bowness, Sunnyside and Elbow Park . Timeline for restoration is unkn…by 511 Alberta via twitter 6/23/2013 9:08:00 PM
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RT @Zoey105: .@511Alberta #yycflood SB Crowchild backing up at Flanders onto Glenmore right now.by 511 Alberta via twitter 6/23/2013 9:11:35 PM
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CBE arranging bus transportation for students choosing to write Chem 30 diploma tomorrow - only for students living in non-evacuated areas.by Global Calgary via twitter 6/23/2013 9:12:26 PM
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RT @ABTransComm: .@NEAHCityLink finishing bridge demolition by 6am tomorrow, #ShPk Freeway reopens between #Henday and 17 Street. #ABRoads …by 511 Alberta via twitter 6/23/2013 9:17:09 PM
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RT @BanffNP: (1/5) The Trans-Canada Highway between Canmore and Banff is open in both directions to Bow Valley residents (Canmore / Banff /…by 511 Alberta via twitter 6/23/2013 9:19:59 PM
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RT @BanffNP: (2/5) Bicycles are prohibited on the Banff Legacy Trail and the Trans-Canada Highway at this time.by 511 Alberta via twitter 6/23/2013 9:20:02 PM
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RT @BanffNP: (3/5) THERE IS NO THROUGH TRAFFIC TO CALGARY FROM BANFF AT THIS TIME.by 511 Alberta via twitter 6/23/2013 9:20:04 PM
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RT @BanffNP: (4/5) Motorists can expect delays on Hwy 1 between Canmore and Banff as Parks Canada continues to repair this vital transporta…by 511 Alberta via twitter 6/23/2013 9:20:07 PM
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RT @BanffNP: (5/5) The speed limit through this zone is 60 km/hour. Passing is strictly prohibited. Please obey all signage and traffic fla…by 511 Alberta via twitter 6/23/2013 9:20:10 PM
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NOTE: There is NO through traffic allowed from Calgary to Canmore and on-wards to Banff and west. 1/3by 511 Alberta via twitter 6/23/2013 9:30:00 PM
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2/3 The only traffic allowed past the road block on the Trans Canada at Highway 40 (casino) is emergency traffic...by 511 Alberta via twitter 6/23/2013 9:30:29 PM
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Finally back home in West Hillhurst. Happy to report water, electricity, and dry floors #relief #abfloodby Sarah Offin via twitter 6/23/2013 9:30:53 PM
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3/3 ...relief supplies and residents of Canmore with ID that proves they live in Canmore. (June 23) #abfloodby 511 Alberta via twitter 6/23/2013 9:31:00 PM
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3/3 ...relief supplies and residents of Canmore with ID that proves they live in Canmore. (June 23) #abfloodby 511 Alberta via twitter 6/23/2013 9:31:00 PM
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RMHC Phase 1 residents in #Banff can go home. Power still out in Phase 2 and those residents cannot go home. #aflood.by Banff Town via twitter 6/23/2013 9:31:46 PM -
Evacuation Update - Rocky Mountain Housing Cooperative Phase 1 http://dlvr.it/3YdTjGby Banff Town via twitter 6/23/2013 9:35:02 PM
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RT @Linda_Olsen: Our Global News team is back on the air live at 5 with continuing coverage of the #abflood. The latest info you need http:…by Global Calgary via twitter 6/23/2013 9:36:35 PM
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We are back on the air at 5 p.m. to serve our amazing viewers. Joins us for the latest updates on #yycflood. #Calgarystrongby Global Calgary via twitter 6/23/2013 9:38:44 PM
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RT @okotoksNow: Residents in Hamlet of ALDERSYDE are asked to restrict water usage due to shortage in water supply until further notice #Hi…by Town of Okotoks via twitter 6/23/2013 10:38:19 PM -
LIVE: @Nenshi addresses the media http://bit.ly/122yKTg #yycfloodby Global Calgary via twitter 6/23/2013 10:39:49 PM
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in Bowness, Sunnyside and Elbow park - portable toilets on their way as sanitary sewer service NOT yet restored. #yycfloodby Global Calgary via twitter 6/23/2013 10:43:06 PM
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LIVE STREAM: @Nenshi addresses media on situation on #yycflood, will follow with 2 hour live coverage beginning at 5 http://bit.ly/122yKTgby Global Calgary via twitter 6/23/2013 10:44:00 PM
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No fines for books from the Calgary Public Library that were damaged by flooding. #yycfloodby Global Calgary via twitter 6/23/2013 10:47:22 PM
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Progress in #yycflood see where the water line was...
More on the return home on @globalnational http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNeq_Y9CAAAr-bT.jpgby Jennifer Tryon via twitter 6/23/2013 10:48:02 PM -
Mayor @Nenshi: Downtown core could be operation by Tuesday. This means 90 - 95% of structures in the downtown core. #yycfloodby Global Calgary via twitter 6/23/2013 10:49:23 PM
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Mayor @Nenshi: Downtown core could be operational by Tuesday. This means 90 - 95% of structures in the downtown core. #yycfloodby Global Calgary via twitter 6/23/2013 10:49:39 PM