Ottawa doles out cash to regional communities to track infrastructure needs
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Bow Island, Foremost and the County of Forty Mile will receive about $50,000 each from the federal government to help track their infrastructure needs, it was announced on Monday.
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities listed the local projects among 21 in Alberta to buy software, perform inspections and map roads, water pipes and other infrastructure to better manage replacement timelines.
Coaldale and Claresholm in southern Alberta were also among the 21 grant awards, which totalled $985,000.
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The deadline for Ptarmigan Court property owners to apply for voluntary buyouts or help raising homes above flood lines has been extended to July 30.
The deadline to apply for raising a home is June 30, while the buyout deadline was May 31. Council voted unanimously in favour of the extension. Councillor Keith McGrath was absent from the meeting.
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Out of 69 properties in Ptarmigan Court, 47 owners have completed buyouts. Another 22 owners are undecided and 12 owners do not want a buyout.
/CNW/ - As we continue to adapt to the new physical, social, and economic realities presented by COVID-19, all orders of government are working together to.
Three local politicians will be at the forefront of lobbying efforts as municipalities seek greater assistance and co-operation from the federal government.