Alberta Flood Watch 2013

[Wormius]

Where did you hear about public schools?

[Gundo]

Originally Posted by SebC

Argh, again with "Downtown/East Village" thing.

Go to the CPS twitter they have maps to clarify the area.

[transplant99]

Not exactly on topic...but i know many have places in Fairmont as well...and it is also under water tonight.

[Mr.Coffee]

if you're on the fence about going to work, safe to say you should just not go. How important is your job that you need to get to it when the city is flooded? Unless you're a cop or firefighter of course.

What are they going to do, fire you? That would be the height of ridiculous.

[Minnie]

Originally Posted by Cali Flames Fan

I know that we won't know for sure, but this is a big deal for us. Lots of money invested, people traveling from all over the continent, and one road to get to our destination. It may seem silly to do this now, but I'm trying to find out as much as possible and what to expect.

Not silly. I get it. I just look at the water levels and the loss of the riverbanks and the roads and the ground and I don't think you can get that kind of info for a couple of days yet, until they see what they're able to build temporarily.

[atb]

Night shot of Poppy Plaza found on twitter (large pic)

Spoiler!

[KelVarnsen]

Originally Posted by fundmark19

Is 10th ave considered downtown? I would really prefer not to go to work

Also any update on Riverbend roads the map hasn't been updated yet

Yes 10 ave is downtown.

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by Cali Flames Fan

I know that we won't know for sure, but this is a big deal for us. Lots of money invested, people traveling from all over the continent, and one road to get to our destination. It may seem silly to do this now, but I'm trying to find out as much as possible and what to expect.

Should be fine if the Three Sisters Parkway is good to go.

If Not, Highway 40 to the Smith Dorian Trail would be a good bet.

[Kybosh]

Regarding Canmore access at this moment: It's a complete no go. Hwy 1 and 1A have both suffered major damage and are closed. The detour through Eagle Terrace is not possible either as anything near Cougar Creek is fubared. We think our place is ok still, but there is absolutely no way to get out there right now.

[puckluck2]

Apparently they said on Global news that not all schools are closed? God, I hate the media.

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by transplant99

Not exactly on topic...but i know many have places in Fairmont as well...and it is also under water tonight.

Fairmont? Am I thinking of the right area, just east of acadia? How could that be under water?

[Nehkara]

Originally Posted by Cali Flames Fan

Oy...thanks everyone. My wife-to-be is losing her mind! We put a lot of money into this wedding so far and I doubt we can get it back if we have to reschedule.

So the detour would only be around Canmore? How long of a detour would it be and does anyone have an idea of a route?

I'm sure two weeks from now there will be some way to get to Lake Louise.

Highway 1A and Highway 1 have been washed out out partially or completely. Highway 93 has been covered in a mudslide.

What you COULD do, since the mudslide on highway 93 is likely to be resolved much sooner, is this:

ALTERNATE ROUTE

Unfortunately it is 490 km instead of 187.

You should check out if one of dammage79's suggestions will work too.

[surferguy]

Originally Posted by flameswin

Fairmont? Am I thinking of the right area, just east of acadia? How could that be under water?

That is fairview, I believe he is referring to Fairmont BC

[Zarley]

Originally Posted by KelVarnsen

Yes 10 ave is downtown.

No, it's in the Beltline.

[Minnie]

Originally Posted by kunkstyle

Take a look at driving down the 1A. I don't think it got hit but unsure. Either way the #1 will be high prioity to re-open I would think. In Sask a few years back they had detours up pretty quick.

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Just realized the 1A might not take you past that. I'm not 100% sure where the damage is.

1A is closed/washed out in a few places, from earlier reports. AEA just said they're evacuating Morley and that area so that's getting closer to Cochrane now.

[jayswin]

NM, I'm an idiot, you probably meant fairmont hot springs.

[surferguy]

Cst. Jeremy Shaw ‏@CstShaw 16m All #yyc schools are closed tomorrow and we are asking all people to avoid coming into the downtown core if possible. #yycflood
Retweeted by Calgary Police

[Gundo]

@CstShaw: All #yyc schools are closed tomorrow and we are asking all people to avoid coming into the downtown core if possible. #yycflood

[MelBridgeman]

Originally Posted by puckluck2

Apparently they said on Global news that not all schools are closed? God, I hate the media.

all schools closed

[Drury18]

Global News also confirmed ALL Calgary Public and Catholic Schools are closed.