The Saskatchewan government is putting $20 million toward community rebuilding efforts for the areas hardest hit by wildfires.
The province has also put together a task force to help lead the rebuilding effort. Its initial assessment identified debris removal and site clean-up as its top priorities.
“We know that the road to recovery begins with clearing the way to prepare for rebuilding,” Public Safety Minister Tim McLeod said in a July 7 press release. “This funding is about safely rebuilding lives and supporting our communities every step of the way.”
The provincial task force will be led by the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency and include representatives from the Ministries of Government Relations, Social Services, and Environment, and Crown Corporations….