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Cleanup underway but Alberta town faces long road to recovery after recent rains
The cleanup from the recent heavy rains and flooding that hit the town of Tofield, Alta., will take months. But some residents say it's a miracle the damage wasn't even worse.
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Global News
· Jun 29, 2026
Flood watches, warnings remain in place as cleanup takes place across Alberta
While the worst of the rain may be over following a massive storm that slammed into central and southern Alberta on the weekend, huge cleanup efforts are now underway.
CBC News
· Jun 22, 2026
Deluge of rain leads to flooding, water restrictions in Edmonton and surrounding communities
After days of heavy rain, the ongoing deluge has the City of Edmonton and surrounding communities contending with overland flooding, washed out roads, and wastewater systems pushed past their limits.
Canada's National Observer
· Jul 7, 2026
'Far as the eye can see': Saskatchewan communities cleaning up after floods
'Far as the eye can see': Saskatchewan communities cleaning up after floods
CityNews Montreal
· Jun 21, 2026
IN PHOTOS: Montreal’s West Island assess flood damage after heavy rainfall
Residents across Montreal’s west island are beginning cleanup efforts after heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding and property damage. The post IN PHOTOS: Montreal’s West Island assess flood damage after heavy rainfall appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
KTLA 5
· Jun 25, 2026
Cleanup now underway after Boyle Heights warehouse fire
Cleanup efforts were underway Thursday at the Boyle Heights cold-storage warehouse that burned for eight days after firefighters officially declared the massive blaze knocked down Wednesday evening. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
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Related coverage for "Cleanup underway but Alberta town faces long road to recovery after recent rains": Global News — Flood watches, warnings remain in place as cleanup takes place across Alberta. CBC News — Deluge of rain leads to flooding, water restrictions in Edmonton and surrounding communities. Canada's National Observer — 'Far as the eye can see': Saskatchewan communities cleaning up after floods. CityNews Montreal — IN PHOTOS: Montreal’s West Island assess flood damage after heavy rainfall. KTLA 5 — Cleanup now underway after Boyle Heights warehouse fire