The province has promised $112 million to build 250 units but has tied the money to permanent single-family homes — which the town says would only result in 60 homes being built.
, the Rocky Mountain tourist town and the Alberta government are locked in a standoff over what to build for interim housing.
“The realities on the ground — including limited land availability — mean that this approach would not be nearly enough to meet the community’s urgent housing needs and would significantly impact the ability to meet long-term housing challenges,” Fark said in a weekend statement on the municipality’s website.For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
Ireland was not immediately available for comment, but in a statement over the weekend he called on the province to continue working with the town and Parks Canada to meet the needs of residents.Story continues below advertisement
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