Alberta spending more to help protect communities from wildfires
Apr 13, 2017 | 12:20 PM
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FORT MCMURRAY – The Alberta government will spend $45 million over the next three years to help protect communities from wildfires.
The funding will be available to municipalities that want to set up a FireSmart program that includes clearing trees and brush away from homes and buildings.
FireSmart also helps communities develop an emergency plan that can be used if there is a serious wildfire and raises awareness about where homes and buildings should be built.
Forestry Minister Oneil Carlier says the $15 million annually in funding is up from $3.8 million last year.
