Symmetrical

Sunday, 28 July 2013

food for thought

Canadians live in a country where we are free to build a home where we want to build. We are also free to live by those decisions. If you want to build proximal to a water flow that is prone to flooding from time to time; you are free to build there. You are also free to live with the results of your decision to build there. If you get flooded you must also live with the results of your inappropriate decisions.

I see no reason why my tax dollars should go toward bailing anyone out of such a dilemma; especially if this is not the first time flooding has occurred. Don't ask me to change the water course because we can manage a natural water course with dykes and berms for a while. When nature reassumes management the re-assumption is more than dramatic. This what High River recently experienced.

The Highwood and Little Bow systems have been, and are being, managed for sufficient time to allow the human animal to grow complacent in its management decisions.

The flood maps that the government is using are entirely appropriate because these maps chart the natural water course containment system (aka valleys) as opposed to the stream itself. What the people are essentially asking for are real time water channel maps because the nature of the stream water flow is in a constant state of change.

One can only hope that the Provincial government flood mitigation plans include a warning (that will appear on the property title) that the property is located in an area that is prone to flooding. Having been warned the buyer is free to believe whomever he or she wishes; the real estate agent or some who is familiar with stream mechanics.

These, views are expressed; by persons unknown, but offer food for thought.

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Tuesday, 18 June 2013

I'm Doing just fine

1946 ~ SCOTT ~ 2013

Tuesday, 18 June 2013 08:39

Mr. Kenneth “Scotty” William Scott of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, June 16th, 2013 at the age of 67 years. Scotty leaves to cherish his memory two brothers, Tom (Sally) Scott of Medicine Hat and Bob (Betty) Scott of Consort, Alberta; one sister, Donalda (Bob) Coey of Strathmore; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Scotty was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Agnes Scott. "I'm Doing Just Fine" A Private Family Time of Remembrance will take place. Memorial gifts in Scotty’s memory may be made to the Medicine Hat & District Food Bank Association, 532 South Railway Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2V6. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Kenneth “Scotty” Scott. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, "The Chapel in the Park", locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599