Astronomer Posted June 24, 2013 Member ID: 2069 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 24 Topic Count: 214 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 2411 Content Per Day: 0.46 Reputation: 2409 Achievement Points: 18298 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 7 Joined: 12/25/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 2, 2023 Birthday: 08/08/1966 Posted June 24, 2013 Damage_inc-, Blackbart, baldie and 4 others 7 Awards
hxtr Posted June 24, 2013 Member ID: 220 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 147 Topic Count: 595 Topics Per Day: 0.10 Content Count: 16950 Content Per Day: 2.96 Reputation: 13538 Achievement Points: 129714 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 120 Joined: 09/04/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 26, 2023 Birthday: 04/05/1970 Posted June 24, 2013 Reminds me of Katrina. Them folks just wanted a sandwich as well..... reason why they were shooting at firefighter and other rescuers and luding business and homes. http://www.cnn.com/2005/WEATHER/09/01/katrina.impact/
PimpedOutPete Posted June 25, 2013 Member ID: 174 Group: +++ COD2 Head Admin Followers: 130 Topic Count: 387 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 15028 Content Per Day: 2.62 Reputation: 8043 Achievement Points: 92211 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 59 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 6 hours ago Birthday: 04/23/1970 Device: iPhone Posted June 25, 2013 lol... Only In Canada... Sorry Hx, no one will be shooting anyone. I am amazed at this cities resilience and the will to help others.. Kudos Albertans! Damage_inc-, hxtr and Astronomer 3 Awards
hxtr Posted June 25, 2013 Member ID: 220 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 147 Topic Count: 595 Topics Per Day: 0.10 Content Count: 16950 Content Per Day: 2.96 Reputation: 13538 Achievement Points: 129714 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 120 Joined: 09/04/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 26, 2023 Birthday: 04/05/1970 Posted June 25, 2013 lol... Only In Canada... Sorry Hx, no one will be shooting anyone. I am amazed at this cities resilience and the will to help others.. Kudos Albertans! Wish more of American cities were the same way. We have in may places lost our way. Just takes a few to screw everything up. Damage_inc- 1
Joe Canadian Posted June 25, 2013 Member ID: 822 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 87 Topic Count: 317 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 5477 Content Per Day: 0.97 Reputation: 5025 Achievement Points: 42632 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 20 Joined: 12/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 25, 2023 Birthday: 03/01/1967 Posted June 25, 2013 Kudos Albertans, I agree, Edmonton sent so much aid that they ran out of storage space in Calgary. No need for BC or any other provinces to send anything so far, the Federal Government will hopefully step in soon Awards
Joe Canadian Posted June 25, 2013 Member ID: 822 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 87 Topic Count: 317 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 5477 Content Per Day: 0.97 Reputation: 5025 Achievement Points: 42632 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 20 Joined: 12/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 25, 2023 Birthday: 03/01/1967 Posted June 25, 2013 (edited) lol... Only In Canada... Sorry Hx, no one will be shooting anyone. I am amazed at this cities resilience and the will to help others.. Kudos Albertans! yeah, Pete already shot everyone who needed to be shot lol Edited June 25, 2013 by Joe Canadian Awards
PimpedOutPete Posted June 25, 2013 Member ID: 174 Group: +++ COD2 Head Admin Followers: 130 Topic Count: 387 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 15028 Content Per Day: 2.62 Reputation: 8043 Achievement Points: 92211 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 59 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 6 hours ago Birthday: 04/23/1970 Device: iPhone Posted June 25, 2013 lol... Only In Canada... Sorry Hx, no one will be shooting anyone. I am amazed at this cities resilience and the will to help others.. Kudos Albertans! yeah, Pete already shot everyone who needed to be shot lol Shhhhh lol Joe Canadian 1 Awards
JohnnyDos Posted June 25, 2013 Member ID: 77 Group: Fallen Members Followers: 111 Topic Count: 1018 Topics Per Day: 0.18 Content Count: 7527 Content Per Day: 1.31 Reputation: 9175 Achievement Points: 69486 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 47 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 8, 2020 Posted June 25, 2013 aaPrevious StoryNext StoryArticle rank 25 Jun 2013 The Windsor StarBILL GRAVELAND AND JENNIFER GRAHAMThe Associated Press $1B for 1st phase of Alberta relief Displaced get debit cards The Alberta government made the first billion- dollar ante Monday in a flood recovery effort that by all accounts will carry a staggering final tab. JEFF McINTOSH/The Canadian Press Clean-up crews were hard at work getting the Calgary Stampede grounds ready in Calgary on Monday after heavy rains caused flooding, closed roads, and forced evacuations across southern Alberta. Calgary Stampede officials say the 2013 event is a go. As thousands heaved soggy furniture, muddy carpets and mushy drywall into Dumpsters and thousands more waited in shelters for the all clear to return home, the province approved an initial $1 billion to kick-start flood recovery. “We are going to do — please listen to my words — whatever it takes to get everyone back to a place where they can continue to live their lives,” Premier Alison Redford said. The government will provide pre- loaded debit cards to displaced residents to help with their immediate housing needs and day-to-day purchases. Those who qualify will receive $1,250 per adult and $500 per child. Redford beat back fiscal critics before they had a chance to strike, saying the provincial budget will not be balanced next year as planned. “It is going to affect the budget and I will say right now, because someone is going to ask the question, ‘Are we sticking to the plan to balance the budget?’ No, we’re not,” she said. Torrential rain last week filled up creeks and rivers that were unable to contain so much water in such a short time and surged over their banks to inundate communities throughout much of southern Alberta. Redford’s announcement came at the same time Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi said almost all of the 75,000 who had to flee high water from the Bow and Elbow rivers last week could go back. The hum of gas- powered pumps filled the streets as homeowners removed water from basements filled to the floor joists. Giant garbage bins placed in neighbourhoods quickly filled up. The city waived fees to enter the landfill. Damage estimates so far have only been speculative. A preliminary report from BMO analyst Tom MacKinnon said it could be in the realm of $3 billion to $5 billion. Hirsch cautioned that his estimate was not a scientific one and was based solely on how much larger this flood was. Nenshi wasn’t guessing. “My best estimate on the total damage hasn’t changed,” said Nenshi. “It’s lots and lots and lots.” Federal Immigration Minister Jason Kenney, whose home is in Calgary, wouldn’t guess either. “We’re still in a state of emergency in 23 communities,” he said. “Our focus is not the calculation of formulas and hypothetical figures. That will become clear in due course.” Nenshi welcomed the provincial money. “It’s a wonderful start,” he said. “We appreciate it and I could speculate, but I suspect that number will have to go higher.” While Calgary recovered, only a small number of the 10,000 evacuees in Medicine Hat were allowed back, even though the South Saskatchewan River crested Monday morning. Officials say the rest won’t be allowed back until their homes are inspected, and if they are flooded, it will be even longer. Water that had submerged streets and surrounded homes and businesses was slowly receding. But Ron Robinson, director of emergency measures, warned that protective barriers continued to be “bombarded” by the high and fastmoving river. About 1,000 homes were hit by high water. About 1,500 people were registered at the city’s emergency centre and accommodation had been provided for about 600. Mayor Norm Boucher said it would be at least several days before the city would be “more mobile.” Astronomer 1
PimpedOutPete Posted June 26, 2013 Member ID: 174 Group: +++ COD2 Head Admin Followers: 130 Topic Count: 387 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 15028 Content Per Day: 2.62 Reputation: 8043 Achievement Points: 92211 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 59 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 6 hours ago Birthday: 04/23/1970 Device: iPhone Posted June 26, 2013 Great article Johnny... Kudos Awards
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