Higher steel gates have been placed along the Glenmore Dam. This mitigates the effect of smaller scale floods, allowing resources to be diverted to more vulnerable areas, ETHAN WARD/ FOR LIVEWIRE CALGARY
Calgary is forecasted to get a lot of rain over the next few days, and that’s raised the flood alert in the city.
The City issued a boating advisory for the Elbow River due to higher-than-expected flow rates. Calgarians are asked to stay off river during this time.
But before we get too far, it’s important to put things in perspective. The forecast – as it stands – calls for between 75 to 100 millimetres of rain over the next few days.
That’s roughly half the 220 millimetres averaged during the 2013 flood, according to Francois Bouchart, director of Water Services with the City of Calgary.
Still, he said the forecasts have changed continuously since the middle of last week.
“We knew there was an event coming, the event was identified as being much smaller,” he said.
“Now, as we get closer to the events materializing, we’re working very closely with the province and Environment Canada and we’re now at a point where this is a significant enough event that we’ve taken specific steps to prepare for the event.”
Water levels have been dropped in the Glenmore Reservoir in preparation. It will be 3.5 metres below crest to prepare for the additional water. Bouchart said they also have an agreement with TransAlta for the Ghost Reservoir further upstream to draw it down. He said it’s been drawn down lower than the expected amount.
Pathways in lower-lying areas are being closed. The City is also stockpiling materials to provide riverbank protection and temporary barriers. Protective balls are also being deployed so rising water can’t push back into the stormwater system.
The next 24 to 48 hours
The first layer of defense is the forecasts, said Bouchart. As they receive Environment Canada information, they’re able to extrapolate potential flow rates upstream. They work with the province to confirm that the data and the forecasts are telling the same story.
“That allows us to understand what flow rates we can anticipate, when we can anticipate the peak occurring. And that allows us to start looking at what are the triggers at different points,” Bouchart said.
Even though the risk appears to be smaller, Bouchart said they’re taking things very seriously.
“There’s always a risk. We can never eliminate the risk,” he said.
He said flood investments made over the past nine years have significantly improved the protection of lower-lying areas. At this point, Bouchart said they don’t anticipate it being put to the test.
“I want to caution people that the models are still predictions. The weather is so dynamic that we will just continue monitoring, forecasting and responding as it evolves,” he said.
The City is asking residents in lower-lying areas to take precautions.
Move valuables and documents out of your basement as basement seepage is possible in river communities in lower-lying areas.
If you have a sump pump or backflow valve, ensure it’s working.
Direct rainwater away from your home: Eavestroughs and extensions should drain at least 1.5 metres (5 feet) away from your and your neighbour’s home and onto a landscaped area so the water can soak into the ground.
They also want Calgarians to be cautious around the rivers. While they don’t expect the banks to be breached, the flows will be higher and it’s dangerous.
The water can also lead to pooling on streets. If a storm drain is unable to clear within 90 minutes, take a photo and send it to Calgary 311.
Four-day show opens Thursday at Redmond Fairgrounds; tickets $12 for adults, $8 for military, $5 for children
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sportsmen’s Show is back in Central Oregon, and O’Loughlin Trade Shows spokesperson Trey Carskadon is happy it’s here.
“It’s our own Disneyland, if you will,” Carskadon said Wednesday.
The four-day event takes place at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds and features plenty of various outdoor exhibits to shop from, as well as RVs, boats and more.
Carskadon said there are classic exhibits and some new ones.
“Most notable are the outdoor cooking demonstrations that are going on all day every day of the show,” Carskadon said.
He said award-winning barbecuers and grillers will be showing off their skills, and YouTube stars “Addicted Fishing” and “Born and Raised Outdoors “ will stop by as well.
“And really, the stars of this year’s show are the exhibitors and the exhibits,” after two years of COVID-19 issues, Carskadon said.
He said the entire arena will be filled with exhibits.
“Last year when we showed, it was really difficult finding exhibitors that were willing to come out and do a show,” Carskadon said. “This year we’ve had — I mean, everybody’s very excited to be here.”
Kevin Lahart, a territory manager for Leupold and Stevens Optics, said he enjoys meeting the people of Central Oregon.
“It’s a great market out here for our products, and just talking to customers is the most fun,” Lahart said.
Kristy Titus, a Central Oregonian herself and a digital host for Pursue The Wild, said she looks forward to the event every year.
“Everybody loves coming to the Sportsmen’s Show. It’s the one big event in Central Oregon where outdoors men and women can come together,” Titus said.
Oscar Williams or “Moosie,” is the owner of Pak Jak, a company that designed a backpacking jacket with a removable back piece, to help with sweating while backpacking.
“And this is a great outdoor area,” Williams said of Central Oregon. “It’s really good just to be out and about and talking with people, seeing people, shaking hands.”
Carskadon said the Sportsmen’s Show and Central Oregon are a perfect match.
“This show fits this area so well,” Carskadon said. “They love to fish, they love to hunt, they love their outdoors. This is where they live, and it’s a big part of their lifestyle.”
Xyavion Gray 4, David Flores 0, Waine Wilderness 0, Scott Flores 3, Greg Price 2, Maurice Scarber 0, Eric Martin 31, Erick Allen 13, Malik Hubbard 4, Jalen Bullock 1. Totals – 21 12-18 58.
3-point field goals – Calumet 4 (S. Flores, Allen 3). Records: 21st Century 15-4, Calumet 11-9.
Chesterton 69, Boone Grove 57
Records: Chesterton 22-0, Boone Grove 14-7.
Kankakee Valley 55, Hanover Central 53
Records: Kankakee Valley 15-5, Hanover Central 9-11.
Lake Station 53, Kouts 50
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Willie Miller 16, Maurion Turks 0, Adam Eastland 2, Armoni Gonzalez 16, Romeo Guerra 7, Vince Yzaguirre 8, Elijah Jackson 4, Darryl Mosley 0. Totals 17 17-21 53.
3-point field goals: Lake Station 2 (Gonzalez 2); Kouts 2 (Croff 2). Total Fouls: Lake Station 14, Kouts 16. Fouled Out: Gonzalez (LS). Records: Lake Station 17-3, Kouts 12-9. JV Score: Kouts 77 Lake Station 36.
K. Shoemaker 6, Shade 23, Wilson 16, Tippner 9, Smitherman 6, A. Shoemaker 0, Mendez 2. Totals – 22 11-12 62.
3-point field goals – Crown Point 6 (Santiago, Phillips 3, Ziolkowski 2); Noblesville 7 (K. Shoemaker, Shade, Wilson 4, Tippner). Team fouls – Crown Point 10, Noblesville 11. Records: Noblesville 24-4, Crown Point 24-4.
Team scores: 1. Chesterton 542, 2. Valparaiso 433, 3. LaPorte 250, 4. Wheeler 195, 5. Hobart 168, 6. Portage 156, 7. Michigan City 147, 8. Knox 91, 9. North Judson 84, 10. Merrillville 69, 11. Kankakee Valley 64.
Team scores (top 5 and locals): 1. Crown Point 178, 2. Brownsburg 105, 3. Evansville Mater Dei 93, 4. Center Grove 65, 5. Indianapolis Cathedral 58.5, 9. Chesterton 34, 18. LaPorte 22, 24. Kankakee Valley 18, 28. Hobart 14, 34. Lake Central 11, 34. River Forest 11, 48. Merrillville 6, 48. Valparaiso 6.
106 – Jeffrey Bailey (RF) dec. Luke Rioux (Avon) 8-4; 113 – Seng (Mater Dei) dec. Trevor Schammert (HOB) 3-0; 170 – Buchanan (Jimtown) dec. Connor Svantner (VAL) 5-3 ; 182 – Schroeder (Southridge) dec. Jacob Simpson (HOB) 3-2; 195 – William Clark (CP) pinned Purdy (Castle) 4:43.
Seventh-place matches (with locals):
120 – Hayden DeMarco (CHE) d. Gilbert (Sullivan), injury; 126 – David Maldonado (MER) d. Nelson (Castle), injury.
PHOTOS: 2022 Hobart boys swimming sectional
Hobart boys swim sectional
Valparaiso’s Kyle Seward celebrates a win with a time of 21.76 in the 50-yard freestyle Saturday during the Hobart Sectional.
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Hobart boys swim sectional
Swimmers leave the starting blocks in the first heat of the 200-yard medley Saturday in the Hobart Sectional.
John Luke, The Times
Hobart boys swim sectional
Valparaiso’s Kyle Seward celebrates a win with a time of 21.76 in the 50-yard freestyle Saturday during the Hobart Sectional.
John Luke, The Times
Hobart boys swim sectional
A Portage swim coach congratulates Colby Breault following his win in the 200-yard individual medley with a time of 202.76 Saturday in the Hobart Sectional.
John Luke, The Times
Hobart boys swim sectional
Chesterton’s Amadeo Kincaid swims the backstroke in the 200-yard individual medley Saturday during the Hobart Sectional.
John Luke, The Times
Hobart boys swim sectional
LaPorte’s Chaise Adrian swims in the first heat of the 200-yard freestyle Saturday during the Hobart Sectional. Adrian took first place with a time of 1:58.42.
John Luke, The Times
Hobart boys swim sectional
Chesterton’s Gabe Eschbach swims to a first place in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 1:40.97 Saturday during the Hobart Sectional.
John Luke, The Times
Hobart boys swim sectional
Swimmers leave the starting blocks in the second heat of the 200-yard freestyle Saturday during the Hobart Sectional.
John Luke, The Times
Hobart boys swim sectional
Michigan City’s Christian McDaniel is head-to-head with Valparaiso’s Cade Kennedy swimming the butterfly stroke in the 200-yard individual medley during the Hobart Sectional.
John Luke, The Times
Hobart boys swim sectional
Portage’s Colby Breault swims the butterfly stroke during the 200-yard individual medley Saturday during the Hobart Sectional
John Luke, The Times
Hobart boys swim sectional
Valparaiso’s Cade Kennedy swims the breaststroke during the 200-yard individual medley Saturday in the Hobart Sectional. Kennedy finished first.
John Luke, The Times
Hobart boys swim sectional
Portage’s Colby Breault swims the butterfly stroke during the 200-yard individual medley Saturday during the Hobart Sectional.
