The first was taken from the helicopter
when Lyle and I were evacuated from William Watson Lodge. We were sitting
facing the side window of the chopper and Lyle had our camera ready. He took
this first picture as we flew over the golf course beside Kananaskis Village.
On most summer days, this golf course is one of the most picturesque spots in
the valley. On Saturday, the course was covered with brown muddy water with
scattered debris all over. The greens were small islands poking through muddy
yellow brown water. The fairways were strewn with branches and whole trees
lying sideways in the muck.
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| Kananaskis golf course |
Our daughter took the second picture. On
Saturday, Jen’s friend was allowed into his condo building to empty his refrigerator
and freezer. The picture was taken from his balcony on the second floor of the
building. Where once was a serene park like area of pines and grass, the
picture now shows a mess of muddy water, fallen trees and other debris. Inside the building, the underground parking
was still under water, the stench which emanated from all this was cloying and
almost overwhelming. There was no power
and there has been no word as to when the building will again be fit for
habitation.
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| Flooding in Discovery Ridge |
It is pretty amazing that you were air lifted to safety. What an experience and one I am sure you will not forget. The flood damage all over Alberta was so sad and a lot of people lost so much. At the same time people gathered together to help each other. I hope you are able to get to your motorhome soon to see what damage it has.
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