Farmers along the flood prone Assiniboine River are getting some financial assistance.

The Province yesterday announced 2.5 million dollars in aid to Assiniboine Valley producers who experienced losses due to flooding in 2010.

Stan Cochrane of Oak Lake is with a group that has been lobbying for help. He's pleased with the support. now he says farmers will be watching to see what unfolds in 2011.

 


 

The Assiniboine Valley Producer Flood Compensation program also provided assistance in 2005, 2006 and 2007.