Kananaskis Country, Canmore under states of local emergency
Canmore and Kananaskis Country have declared states of local emergency due to severe flooding and heavy rainfall. The situation has forced the first-ever activation of the Springbank Off-stream Reservoir to manage rising water levels.
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Extreme weather events and the effectiveness of flood mitigation infrastructure are increasingly vital topics for regional safety and climate adaptation.
Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Kananaskis Country, Canmore under states of local emergency amid heavy rainfall, flood risk Amid a heavy deluge, the Alberta government is operating the Springbank Off-stream Reservoir for the first time
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