Medicine Hat has now evacuated 10,000 people. Approximately 1/6 of the city's population. All 3 bridges will be closed by this evening, effectively cutting the city in half.
The city has set up temporary health and police stations on the north side of the river, and the Canadian Forces have provided 3 helicopters and 320 soldiers.
Both the Medicine Hat Arena and Athletic Field have been flooded. More info below.
http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/trans-c...-hat-1.1337975