High River remains scarred as rebuilding nears end
After devastating 2013 floods, Beachwood and other areas sit abandoned yet well kept. Mayor Craig Snodgrass says 80 to 100 years of infrastructure work is complete in three years, while some residents fear mental toll persists and tourism grows as downtown revives.
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High River
Alta
Alberta
Craig Snodgrass
Beachwood
Highwood River
Jeff McIntosh
Tina
Marlene
Calgary
Jessica Lucenko
Snodgrass
Jodi Dawson
Sheena
Sheena Small
Dawson
Dinosaur skull found in British Columbia a provincial first
In Tumbler Ridge area northeast of Edmonton a 100 kilogram tyrannosaur skull fossil was unearthed becoming BCs first skull find. Richard McCrea of the Peace Region Palaeontology Research Centre notes the discovery shifts BC toward real dinosaur research and dating of tyrannosaur species. Rick Lambert, who found the skull, calls the find unexpected and significant for regional paleontology.
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Tumbler Ridge
B.C
British Columbia
Richard McCrea
Peace Region
Alberta
Vancouver Island
Rick Lambert
Edmonton
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McCrea
Unknown substance spills into Bow River in Calgary
Calgary fire department investigates a spill of an unknown oily substance into the Bow River. Hazardous materials and aquatic teams responded, booms placed on the Western Irrigation Canal and a Bow River storm outflow, with monitoring planned and residue removal to follow. Origin remains under investigation and a boating advisory remains in effect.
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Calgary
Bow River
Western
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