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Alberta government addressing flood resilience in Calgary
August 14, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe province of Alberta reported on Friday that it has begun implementing advice from a report that identifies ways to improve flood resilience in Calgary and better water management throughout the Bow River basin. The Advice to Government on Water…
Government of Alberta invests in debris dam to protect homes, businesses and infrastructure in Canmore
May 29, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Government of Alberta announced on Friday that it is investing an additional $10.3 million to protect homes, businesses and infrastructure in Canmore. The money represents the final funding towards a $48.6-million debris dam at Cougar Creek and is part…
Alberta government provides $15M a year for FireSmart program, up from $3.8M last year
April 17, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Government of Alberta has announced it is providing $15 million a year for its FireSmart program, up from $3.8 million last year, to help communities boost their wildfire protection activities. FireSmart uses preventative measures to reduce wildfire threat to…
Government of Alberta boosts Calgary’s flood resilience with $13.4 million investment
April 12, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Government of Alberta announced on Wednesday that it is investing about $13.4 million to help the City of Calgary boost its flood readiness. Six provincial grants are part of $63 million earmarked in Budget 2017 to help Alberta communities…