Voice of America: Floods Force Evacuations In Western Canada

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Floods Force Evacuations In Western Canada Jun 21st 2013, 23:48 Heavy flooding in Canada's western province of Alberta has forced tens of thousands of residents to flee their homes. Officials said Friday that the city of Calgary was the hardest hit, with at least 100,000 people being displaced. In the city center, homes and businesses were inundated and electricity was cut in some areas. Several roads and bridges were closed to traffic. Days of heavy rain have caused the Bow and Elbow rivers to overflow their banks. In some parts of Alberta more than ...

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