Albertans show support for people impacted by post-tropical storm Fiona
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Albertans with ties to eastern Canada are showing support and planning to raise funds for people impacted by post-tropical storm Fiona.
While hundreds of thousands of Canadians on the east coast continue to face flooding, power outages and debris from wind damage all due to post-tropical storm Fiona, many Albertans with ties to the region are wanting to help.
Blowers and Grafton is an east coast inspired restaurant based in Alberta with plenty of ties to the Maritimes.
“For a lot of us from back east that have all of our family out there, when things like this take place, it really hits home, it hits your heart,” Josh Robinson, Blowers & Grafton co-owner, said.
Wanting to help those impacted by post-tropical storm Fiona, he and his partners organized a fundraiser Friday at their five Alberta locations.
“All the alcohol net proceeds will go to fund Red Cross now that the federal government has announced it will be matching all donations to the Red Cross for the next 30 days,” Robinson said.
There are many other east coasters in Alberta hoping they too can give a helping hand.
“I wish I was back home to help the people that I know who are struggling to clear their property of things, of downed trees, repair roofs. It’s pretty extensive,” said Andrea Ferris, who recently moved from Halifax to Edmonton.
Ferris has been keeping in touch with family and friends.
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