Government sets aside $39 million for disaster recovery for flooding, wildfires
EDMONTON — The provincial government will be providing funding for communities affected by flooding this spring and fires last fall.
More than $39 million dollars will be made available through both the Disaster Recovery Program and the Municipal Wildfire Assistance Program to help communities recover.
A total of 33 communities and irrigation districts across the province will be receiving $29.1 million for overland flooding this spring, including four in southeastern Alberta. Homeowners, tenants, small businesses and agriculture operations will be allowed to apply for the funding.
The Municipal District of Taber will receive $2.3 million, the County of 40 Mile will receive $933,000, the Town of Taber will receive $146,000 and the Village of Foremost will receive $53,000.