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With walls, berms and raised roads, Fort McMurray is working to keep its river from overflowing

28 Dec 2024
Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Fort McMurray, vulnerable to ice jam floods, is enhancing its infrastructure with walls, berms, and raised roads to prevent future flooding, following a significant incident in 2020.
CBC News / Rebekah Arnold
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