City Evacuations as Flood Rush Prompts Closures and Safety Alerts
City residents face evacuation and park closures amid rising water levels and safety concerns. Inspectors will verify power and gas safety before re entry, with hotlines 403-302-8500 and 403-302-0205 guiding affected households. Civil evacuation center at Stampede Groundsway remains closed. reopening hoped within 15 minutes. Regular updates posted on the city website.
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Us Inne
Robinson
Heal Services
Lewes
Plact
Veinerville
Walsh
Veinervile
Rigg
Sown Medicine
Haven
Thiarslen
Irvine ‘Area Hood
Kelis
Alberta ministers discuss aid amid Medicine Hat flood response
Alberta agriculture minister Jack Hayden and Cypress County MLA Len Butz spoke with reporters outside Medicine Hat's emergency response center as farmers face crop damage and provincial aid programs. Officials warned of limited options and awaited federal assistance while monitoring rising flood risks across 40 Mile Creek and the local river.
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Medicine Hat
Dani
Hayden
Neem
Cypress County
Len Butz
ENS
Alberta Agnetiture
Jack Hayden
Final arguments in Métis Charter challenge begin today
Final arguments start today in a Métis led Charter challenge over hunting rights and provincial authority. The case centers on deer taken near Sulford by Gary Nirsekors and Ras Jones, with testimony spanning weeks before Judge Ted Fisher. The proceedings explore section 25 of the Constitution and the right of Métis people to practice traditions within Alberta.
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Toetawyer
Medicine Hat
de Fortes
Fleury Aaker
Berg
Meicine
Ela Kayesty
Saratoga Pah
Luke Ungticu Hitsekorh
Luces
Alberta Métis Carremunity
Secon
Canstellon
Melly
Wells
Repairs Block Trans-Canada Highway After Massive Washout
The Trans-Canada Highway remains closed with a large crater in the westbound lanes and 1075 metres of the eastbound passing lane washed away. Officials warn reopening is unlikely before week’s end as crews, under a heavy cost estimate, rebuild the base and stabilize the site. Approximately 4,700 vehicles travel the route daily.
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Gorey Bowley
Aautiner Serm
Fen Manitoba
Sawer
Doug Wakzhaywis
Stshatvhewarts Department of Highways
Wakabayashi
Saskatchewan
Wakabayati
Eagle Creek
Maple Creek
Wkabayashi
Lnce
Secon
Flood watch continues as river and creeks spill alert
The water level in the South Saskatchewan River and its tributaries from the Cypress Hills was falling this afternoon, Alberta Environment reports. A flood watch remained in effect for the river, and a flood warning stayed in place for creeks draining from the north end of the interprovincial park.
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South Saskatchewan River
Cypress Hills
Mandy
Alberta Environment
Interprovincial Park
City warns of boil water advisory and service disruptions
Officials announced funds to Roos Creek flood relief and approved water quality measures for nearby residents. Veinerville and Walsh remain under boil water advisories as the pumping station serving Veinerville is closed. Transit routes have changed. contact city for details.
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Roos Creek
Veinervile
Walsh
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