Flood costs expected to linger in Alberta budgets
Alberta Finance Minister Doug Horner warned that flood cleanup could cost about 5 billion dollars with 1.6 billion covered by insurance and 3.3 billion shareable with Ottawa. Officials say the disaster will affect budgets for years, while opposition MLAs challenge debt financing and the budget's rosy tone.
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Griffiths promises action on floodway buyouts for sinkhole homes
Municipal Affairs Minister Doug Griffiths says 12 homes with sinkholes could be declared floodway properties after a city may release a geotechnical study. Voters and residents pressed for clarity at an Esplanade meeting as officials cite a province funded probe to define river course underground. Some homeowners remain uninhabitable weeks after the flooding.
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Province buyout debate over flood fringe in Medicine Hat
A flood information day drew residents seeking clarity on provincial buyouts. Mayor Boucher claims flood fringe must be included and taxes undervalue homes, while Minister Griffiths avoided a clear announcement. Anne Hazard laments 10 weeks out of her home, unsure how long she can wait as officials discuss eligibility and totals.
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