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| Work continues on flood mitigation measures on Cougar Creek in Canmore on Wednesday. The creek became a raging torrent during the June flood, causing heavy damage in the town. Photograph by: Gavin Young, Calgary Herald |
Canmore plans for early flood warning system sparks debate
Town officials, experts differ on value of system
By Colette Derworiz, Calgary Herald February 5, 2014
.... At least one local expert suggested it’s not a good idea for the town to start its own early warning system.
“I advised them not to go there,” said John Pomeroy, a University of Saskatchewan hydrologist who owns a home in Canmore. “A town shouldn’t be in the forecasting or prediction business.
“They don’t have the technical capability or depth of knowledge to do it adequately.”
Forecasting, he said, should be done at the highest levels — such as Environment Canada or Alberta Environment....
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