Town of Hanna receives provincial grant to assist with coal transition
HANNA, AB — The town of Hanna is receiving provincial funding to help it transition away from coal.
The town received a $450,000 grant on Monday. from the Alberta government to create 10 Community Action Teams. The teams will focus on opportunities identified in a recently completed report by the Hanna Climate Change Strategy Task Force commissioned last year.
“The Town of Hanna has a proud history of helping power a prosperous and industrious province,” said Deron Bilous, Minister of Economic Development and Trade, in a statement.
“We want that to continue so people here can build a good life for themselves and their families. We know that Canada’s move away from coal has created a lot of uncertainty – that’s why we are working with local leaders and residents to support their made-in-Hanna plan for a resilient, diversified economy.”