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Residents of Bragg Creek began the long road to recovery June 22 as the water levels receded and the mandatory evacuation was lifted to allow people to return home and inspect the flood damage to their once-picturesque community. “It makes me cry.

After a weekend that saw the worst flood in Alberta history sweep through the southern part of the province like a tidal wave, Cochrane Mayor Truper McBride has announced the town’s state of emergency is over.

As a result of the low turn-out at the Balzac Safety Meeting, June 26, area Councillor Lois Habberfield said she believes the enforcement needs of the people in Balzac are being met.

Impacts from recent Alberta flooding required some recreational parks across Rocky View County to cease operation while others stayed dry.

It may seem like we are dealing with water everywhere this week in the aftermath of the flooding in other Rocky View County, but water prices might be going up for members of Aqua 7 Water Commission and Beiseker Mayor Ray Courtman is not happy about

Thirteen people are safe after being rescued from floodwaters in Bragg Creek by Cochrane Fire Services’ water rescue team June 20, said captain Jory Jenson.

County officials lifted the state of local emergency for Rocky View County June 26, but the end is not in sight yet for many residents hit hard during the flood.

The flood damage could have been devastating, but one Redwood Meadows resident said it was the determination and love of the community that kept trouble at bay.

Following a five-hour public hearing for the proposed County Plan, Rocky View County (RVC) council unanimously decided to table the hearing until July 23 to ensure residents affected by the flood have the opportunity to voice their opinions as well.

Although Airdrie schools were not included in Rocky View Schools’ (RVS) list of students who were automatically exempt from exams, flooding had an effect on local students.