I was born in Canmore and saw the great flood of 1974, but it pales to compare to this. The landscape has changed immensely. On my way there next month to see family. I'm sure I'll be heartbroken when I see the extent of the damage and the necessity of a long pain-staking re-build and clean-up. My heart goes to all the good residents. Hang in there. From what I hear, lots of help will be on the way.
Notice the hot tub being carried away at the 1:10 mark from one of those back yards -- heartsick over the devastation. Canmore is such a beautiful town. Thoughts are with all who lost their homes and possessions. :(
I agree it's pretty awesome to see the full power of nature. But it gives you a whole different perspective when you know that you'll be able to put your life or your town back together afterwards.Things like that happen in my country all the time, and it's really a relief to see that in other places things are actually being done to prevent more damage. For some people here it's pretty much "wait for it to dry up, start you life again from scratch", and then next year it happens all over again.
My heart goes out to everyone down south. Canmore is definitely my favorite place in Alberta to be and it is saddening to see it being destroyed like that.
that creek is probably more like 5 meters higher than normal, so far the most devastated area is along the creek, parts of town next to the hospital are flooded and basements all over town a full of water, most if not all basements on main street a full of water. palliser was flooded im not sure if it still is or not. that's pretty much it, the bow river is rather high but shouoldnt flood, so they say.
I grew up in Canmore and flash flooding in the spring was a normal occurance. Pictures of the spring time flooding date back to 1923. This isn't geo-engineering, this is mother nature at her meanest. In 1974 when the last big one occurred, the entire population of the town was out sandbagging for days. I was 8 and I remember it clearly as do everyone who lived there.
The difference with this is that this is going into Calgary too. Calgary is slowly being submerged and 100,000 people are being evacuated from Calgary alone. (that's a 10th of the population) the last time something like this happened in Calgary was in 2005 and this is much much worse.
How much rain did you all get up there.We are experienceing the same thing here in Wisconsin today been raining here for 2 days and last i checked we had just a little over 7 inches of rain and it is still comming down.My heart go out to ya all up there in canada ah,
burning down hot and fast may not be a good thing, all the snow on the mountains that hasn't melted yet will melt even faster and just add to it...I live in canmore but I havnt been affected by the flooding yet.
In Airdrie there was no flooding c: I feel sorry for the people who lost their homes, belongings, and businesses in the disaster. I can't believe that 9 months later some people still don't have flood help. I hope Dave Hancock helps.
Such a tragedy to see million dollar homes get washed away I guess they will have to move to there millon dollar summer cottages now my heart just bleads for them
Nic, Grow up, If you were here(I'm sure you were not) you'd understand how insane what happened was. Cars coverd in debris, houses almost washed away nd guess what?? IT WAS FOOKIN SPECTACULAR to see the power of mother nature. I'm not stoked about the damage caused to our town and friends property but That's not gonna change. What should I do??? Walk around and cry for the next month?? Or perhaps I should put on my big boy pants on, keep my head up, laugh and help put this town back together.
Thanks for compiling and posting this sad but real depiction of what it looks like in Canmore. I wish you all a speedy recovery!
I was born in Canmore and saw the great flood of 1974, but it pales to compare to this. The landscape has changed immensely. On my way there next month to see family. I'm sure I'll be heartbroken when I see the extent of the damage and the necessity of a long pain-staking re-build and clean-up. My heart goes to all the good residents. Hang in there. From what I hear, lots of help will be on the way.
Notice the hot tub being carried away at the 1:10 mark from one of those back yards -- heartsick over the devastation. Canmore is such a beautiful town. Thoughts are with all who lost their homes and possessions. :(
Best video I've seen yet. God speed to all of you!
It's the Trans Canada Highway at Cougar Creek. The video is shot from the same spot as the opening clip with the RCMP car in it.
I agree it's pretty awesome to see the full power of nature. But it gives you a whole different perspective when you know that you'll be able to put your life or your town back together afterwards.Things like that happen in my country all the time, and it's really a relief to see that in other places things are actually being done to prevent more damage. For some people here it's pretty much "wait for it to dry up, start you life again from scratch", and then next year it happens all over again.
excellent videos, better coverage than most.
I remember that. I live almost 300 kms away from Canmore but we had bad flooding too.
My heart goes out to everyone down south. Canmore is definitely my favorite place in Alberta to be and it is saddening to see it being destroyed like that.
Great video EJ! Hope you guys are doing well!
:( For everyone ...Our Prayers from Saskatchewan for safety and a quick rebuild for all
that creek is probably more like 5 meters higher than normal, so far the most devastated area is along the creek, parts of town next to the hospital are flooded and basements all over town a full of water, most if not all basements on main street a full of water. palliser was flooded im not sure if it still is or not. that's pretty much it, the bow river is rather high but shouoldnt flood, so they say.
I grew up in Canmore and flash flooding in the spring was a normal occurance. Pictures of the spring time flooding date back to 1923. This isn't geo-engineering, this is mother nature at her meanest. In 1974 when the last big one occurred, the entire population of the town was out sandbagging for days. I was 8 and I remember it clearly as do everyone who lived there.
The difference with this is that this is going into Calgary too. Calgary is slowly being submerged and 100,000 people are being evacuated from Calgary alone. (that's a 10th of the population) the last time something like this happened in Calgary was in 2005 and this is much much worse.
This is a an area in Canada called Canmore, Alberta.
How much rain did you all get up there.We are experienceing the same thing here in Wisconsin today been raining here for 2 days and last i checked we had just a little over 7 inches of rain and it is still comming down.My heart go out to ya all up there in canada ah,
I have no idea how the town looked previously, but where the water is, did there used to be houses there? Are there a lot of houses wiped away?
Excellent point. Well then, hot sun down on Calgary at least...
Still can't believe the state of things there.
Bravo oil industry and the man.
I past 1 years to work in canmore and banff i walked there every morning to go to work that's creepy
How are things there now? I've heard some people saying that they wouldn't be allowed to live in certain areas anymore.
And so many mountains to live on?
Was that a river in the beginning or was none of that suppose to be there
What a disaster! To my fellow Canadians in Canmore, be strong, we will be there if you need us..
3:55 nooooooooooo way...our beautiful hockey rink :(
This wasn't just in Canmore,
This flood was in most of Alberta.
Please no hateful comments replying to this just trying to say this
look how fast it is moving :O
burning down hot and fast may not be a good thing, all the snow on the mountains that hasn't melted yet will melt even faster and just add to it...I live in canmore but I havnt been affected by the flooding yet.
What road is that at 0:38?
In Airdrie there was no flooding c: I feel sorry for the people who lost their homes, belongings, and businesses in the disaster. I can't believe that 9 months later some people still don't have flood help. I hope Dave Hancock helps.
That flood was awesome just like in the disaster movies.At least no one died :)
wat state is this in?
if you want a comparison look up cougar creek in google street view
Such a tragedy to see million dollar homes get washed away I guess they will have to move to there millon dollar summer cottages now my heart just bleads for them
Great job!
Nic,
Grow up, If you were here(I'm sure you were not) you'd understand how insane what happened was. Cars coverd in debris, houses almost washed away nd guess what?? IT WAS FOOKIN SPECTACULAR to see the power of mother nature. I'm not stoked about the damage caused to our town and friends property but That's not gonna change. What should I do??? Walk around and cry for the next month?? Or perhaps I should put on my big boy pants on, keep my head up, laugh and help put this town back together.
All of Canmore is a flood plain. This won't be the last flood or the worst.
heartbreaking
0:46 dafak men, be careful bros!, life is just one! ! ! and your people needs you!
WOW. May the sun beat down hot and fast on all of Southern Alberta asap!
I hate it when bad things happen to Canadians.God should protect them,not piss on them.Was worried for that dude by the river too...
I hope you lived on a hill or far enough from the flooded areas.
thrilling
That's the Trans Canada Highway...
What are people going to need ??
Crazy
Water front property!!
Yeah, that's not good
floods are natural they happen all over the world. you ought to read the wikipedia article on flooding first before posting random speculation.
high tail it out of there.
lmao
Because laughter is a coping mechanic. Grow up and don't assume things about people you don't know and can't even see on camera.
global warming