This release was issued under a previous government.
Experts from the Government of Alberta and the local municipality will answer questions about the upcoming spring melt, river forecasting, emergency preparedness, regional flood mitigation projects, as well as local recovery and mitigation.
“The spring melt that we are now starting to see has raised concerns in some communities regarding flood risk and emergency preparedness. We are very happy to work with our local partners to hold an information session where people can get the latest updates and have their questions answered.”
The information session in Turner Valley will include municipal representatives from the Town of Turner Valley, Town of Black Diamond, and Municipal District of Foothills. The events in Medicine Hat are hosted by the City of Medicine Hat and will include representatives from the Province.
Details on dates, times and locations for the information sessions are as follows:
Medicine Hat
Monday, March 24 and Tuesday, March 25
Wildrose Room in Higdon Hall
Medicine Hat Stampede Grounds
2055 - 21 Ave SE, Medicine Hat
4 to 8 p.m.
Turner Valley
Wednesday, March 26
Turner Valley Golf Club
700 Imperial Drive, Turner Valley
5 to 7:30 p.m.
The information sessions are a drop-in format, allowing residents to attend the events at their convenience.
Related information
Alberta Emergency Management Agency
City of Medicine Hat flood mitigation strategy