M.D. to take over management of Seniors’ Transportation Grant

At the July 9, 2024 Regular Meeting, Municipal District of Bonnyville Council approved transitioning the management of the Seniors’ Transportation Grant from Bonnyville and District Family and Community Support Services to M.D. Administration.

The grant program provides financial assistance to seniors living in the M.D. who must travel out of the region for medical appointments and procedures. The M.D. has allocated funds for this program for a number of years while FCSS has administered the program. The transition of the program administration will cut back on red tape and increase the efficiency in providing payments.

The program will be administered through the newly adopted Policy No. C-1.005 Seniors’ Transportation Grant Program Policy, which will come into effect August 1, 2024. The grant program will continue to be run through the Bonnyville FCSS until that time.

More information on the program, including the policy and application form, will be available on the M.D.’s website (md.bonnyville.ab.ca) starting August 1.