By Samantha Maciag

More relief available for flooded communities

Aug 17, 2011 | 6:56 AM

The Saskatchewan government has made another change to provincial disaster assistance to help those still coping with the spring flooding disaster.

Municipalities are now eligible for an advance payment of 60 per cent of their total estimated claim.

Minister Yogi Huyghebaert says a lot communities are struggling after spending money trying to get roads functioning.

So far 40 municipalities have been paid out more than $3 million in advance payments.