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Want to learn more about what The City of Calgary is doing for odours in our community?
Join one of their upcoming online info sessions on October 3 and 5. Register online at calgary.ca/odours.
The City thanks everyone who has taken the time to file an odour report. Please continue to fill in the online service request when you encounter an odour problem in your area: https://calgary-cwiprod.motorolasolutions.com/cwi/direct/WRSODOIN
Did you know heavy rainfall upstream of Calgary can make up 80 per cent of the river flow during a flood? A single day of heavy rainfall in the mountains, combined with a melting snowpack can change river flows enough to cause flooding in Calgary.
During the spring, we’re monitoring conditions all the time, but the mountains can change our weather quickly and we may have less than 24 hours to really confirm what’s coming. That’s why it’s so important we’re all prepared.
Starting in mid-May, visit calgary.ca/floodinfo for a daily quick snapshot of the river conditions along with details on the days’ forecast. We’ll let you know how we’re responding to the current conditions, and what actions you may need to take to be prepared based on the current and forecast conditions. Be sure to check it out and sign up for our e-newsletter to get information every week!
We’re ready
Since the 2013 flood, we’ve invested in dedicated infrastructure to protect Calgarians, reducing our flood risk by more than 50 per cent.
What’s new along the Elbow & Bow Rivers?
This spring, construction is underway on the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir. Together with the higher gates at the Glenmore Dam, they will protect Elbow River communities from a 2013 flood. It’s expected to be operational in 2024 and fully complete in 2025.
The downtown flood barrier is in place that will protect Downtown, Chinatown, East Village and Eau Claire communities from a 1:200 flood, creating a continuous flood barrier from the Peace Bridge to Reconciliation Bridge. The rest of the improvements planned for the Eau Claire Promenade will be completed by next year.
In Sunnyside, work is underway to pursue an integrated vision to improve the entire public space surrounding Memorial Drive from 14th Street to Centre Street while adding critical flood protection. Construction on the flood barrier component is expected to start in 2023 and be completed by 2025.
The Government of Alberta is continuing to evaluate the feasibility of three sites for an upstream reservoir on the Bow River with the study expected to be completed in 2023. An upstream reservoir is at least 14+ years away but is critical for communities along the Bow River. The outcome of the Government of Alberta’s plans will influence our actions moving forward in remaining Bow River communities that are at risk of flooding.
How you can be ready too
Understand. Use our online interactive flood map to see if you live or work in an area at risk.
Be prepared:
Stay informed. Follow local media and sign-up for emergency alerts.
For details, visit calgary.ca/floodinfo
When you set out your blue, green and black carts properly, you’re helping to ensure safe and efficient operation of The City’s waste collection trucks. That includes how you park on the street outside your home, especially in cul-de-sacs. A few simple reminders will help make everyone’s day go smoothly:
These simple but important steps help ensure safe and efficient cart collection. Learn more at: calgary.ca/cartplacement.
It is that time of year again where street sweeping is commencing. Please find the link below to the schedule posted on Calgary.ca
https://www.calgary.ca/roads/maintenance/spring-street-cleaning.html
You have the opportunity to clean gravel off of medians and boulevards as long as they follow these requirements:
https://forms.gle/4NX99XBUQ2VcCWhw5
Our Community Resource Officer has relayed that over the weekend of March 25, the CPS saw a number of car prowlings and garage break & enters, where culprits smashed vehicle windows to gain access to a visible garage door opener within the vehicle.
Friendly reminder: please ensure you remove garage door openers and anything of value from vehicles parked out front of your home.
Have your say on The City’s Snow and Ice program! The City wants your feedback on how The City’s Snow and Ice program impacts your life.
Please visit the link below, provide your feedback, and also ask your neighbours in the DQCA area to respond as well. The more residents who respond, the better the opportunity for improvements on snow and ice clearing in our area!
https://engage.calgary.ca/snow