Federal government helps flood victims

By News Staff

Posted Jun 29, 2010 1:53 pm.

This article is more than 5 years old.

The Harper government will be giving some funds to victims of the 2008 floods.

Between May 21 and 25 2008, a severe rain stormed rolled through southern Alberta, causing an estimated $9.4 million in damages.

Over 200 residents, small businesses and agricultural operations were affected in Calgary, Okotoks, High River, Black Diamond, municipal district of Foothills, Kananaskis Improvement district, municipal of Pincher Creek, municipal of Rocky View and municipality of Crowsnest Pass and Stoney First Nation.

The money will come from the Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements program.

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