Rainfall warnings west of Calgary, and severe thunderstorms likely

As expected a slow-moving low pressure system moving in to Alberta from southern B.C. has prompted Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) to expand rainfall warnings first issued on Wednesday. Areas along the foothills – including Kananaskis and Canmore, are now included under this advisory. “Heavy rain will begin today, with total amounts of 50 to 80 milimetres (expected)," ECCC said. The weather agency also notes “areas in the foothills will see heavy rain and embedded