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Calgary Floods Trigger Evacuations | Calgary News
Heavy rain drenches western Alberta, triggering flood warnings and evacuation alerts as creeks in Canmore swell and creek banks shift dangerously. The Elbow River near Kananaskis and Bragg Creek has surged to nearly three metres, while the Bow River faces a high-streamflow advisory. For the first time ever, Calgary’s Springbank reservoir has been activated to manage overflow from the Upper Elbow watershed. Officials urge everyone to stay off both rivers — conditions are hazardous and expected to worsen through Canada Day. Though Calgary itself isn’t at risk of overland flooding, low-lying…
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