The provincial government has handed out more than $1 million in grants to 11 communities within the Kamloops Fire Centre to help support wildfire risk-reduction projects.
"The last two summers have shown the need for better preparation in advance of wildfire seasons," Forests Minister Doug Donaldson said.
"To help keep people and communities as safe as possible, it's more important than ever that we invest in programs that reduce the risk."
The Community Resiliency Investment Program helps incr