Alberta increases wildfire spending budget to $2 billion for 2024 season, up from $1.5 billion.

Alberta's government has increased its budget for wildfire spending to $2 billion ahead of the 2024 wildfire season, up from $1.5 billion in the previous fiscal year. This comes after an estimated $2.9 billion was spent in the last fiscal year on drought and wildfire expenses, including agriculture disaster support. The increased funding will support wildfire management, new helicopter contracts, and additional drones for aerial surveillance, among other measures.

March 01, 2024
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