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The Alberta Government is supporting the Town of High River's reconstruction efforts by hiring a local company that specializes in emergency responses and rebuilding.

Effective immediately, the Alberta Flood Recovery Task Force has contracted Calgary-based Tervita to assist High River in its recovery. Tervita was instrumental in helping the Calgary Stampede recover from the flood in time to welcome visitors. The company will work closely with the task force and town officials to help determine recovery and reconstruction priorities.

“We said government would keep supporting High River and hiring Tervita and the specialized expertise it has is another way we’re honouring that commitment,” said Rick Fraser, Associate Minister of Recovery and Reconstruction for High River. “Tervita will hit the ground running and provide immediate support to town staff where it is needed including community services such as waste removal.”

“This is exactly the kind of specialized help our residents need to get us headed in the right direction,” said High River Mayor Emile Blokland. “I look forward to continuing our rebuilding efforts and thank the province for its ongoing support. We’re committed to returning our community to its normal state.”

Tervita’s six month contract will allow government time to work with the town to develop a longer-term plan to rebuild and protect High River. In High River, Tervita will plan, manage and execute services related to water and soil testing and treatment, demolition and the potential construction of temporary flood-protection measures.

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