June 27 - Flood Damage

There have been many pictures circulating showing some of the devastation caused by the floods in southern Alberta. I have a couple to add to the growing list.
 

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.

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.

Flooding in Discovery Ridge