Boil tap water before drinking advised in flood areas
The city upgraded its precautionary advisory to direct residents in Harlow North and South Flats and Riverside to boil water for ten minutes before consumption. Public health officials warned of possible contaminants after flooding and sewage backups. Bottled water will be provided to schools on Montreal Riverside and Elm Streets as they reopen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todd Nogier
the News
Harlow
North
South Flats
Riverside
Larry Godin
City Public Information
Godin
Montreal Street
Riverside Street
Elm Street
St. Louis
Medicine Hat
Burkart
Charlene
Jim Smith
Harris Street
Smiths
Miskuskis
Barry Miskuski
Flood Aftermath City Resources And Contacts Updated
Barricades remain only where roads collapsed. For structural damage inquiries call 529-8282. City hall will provide large garbage bins for damaged rugs and furniture and advise photographing items before disposal. Sandbags stay at street corners for city pickup and street cleanup by city crews will begin. For basement pumping help call 526-13. Before hiring contractors, verify qualifications at 529-8135. Church groups and relief committees will aid. contact numbers to follow. Landfill open 8 a.m. to dark. call before you dig. Disaster relief claims contact 1 800 272 3600. Seniors and meals on wheels services relocated to city hall. call 529-8318 or 529-8390. Home services not available in Harlow, Riverside, and the Flats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God, Christ Mennonite and Christian Reform World Relief Committee
City Hall
Harlow
Riverside
Flooding devastates homes along South Sask River in 4000 evacuee event
Trevor and Louise Richards join thousands evacuated as the South Saskatchewan River topped normal by about 10 metres. Basements flooded, beavers swam in mud, and debris filled rooms while residents like Charlene and Jim Smith prepared to sell after water backup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trevor
Louise Richards
South Saskatchewan
Richards
First Street
N.E
Insurance won't cover much flood damage
Janice Tidy and Rod Thurlow pump sewage from their basement after flooding near the Trans-Canada bridge. Officials say damage from flood waters is often not covered by homeowners insurance, complicating claims for houses with both flood and sewage damage. Cleanup costs and government aid questions loom as residents document losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Stadel
Janice Tidy
Rod Thurlow
Ourasement
Tidy
Trans-Canada Bridge
Insurance Bureau of Canada
al Wood
Prairie Region
Randy Stober
Cedar Square Insurance
Stoker
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank Webbercelain
Charlies Thacker
Peter Mah
Louise
the Richards
Robin Burkart
Clint Yarshenko
Louise Richard
Bridge Street
Frank Webber
Thurlow
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!