Damage is seen at the 7-Eleven/Petro-Canada at 618 First Ave. W. in Meadow Lake following a severe thunderstorm in July 2026. (Image Credit: Amanda Villeneuve/ Facebook)

By Kenneth Cheung

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Meadow Lake flood victims can now apply for provincial disaster assistance

Aug 13, 2026 | 3:46 PM

Residents dealing with uninsurable property damage from last month’s severe storm can now seek provincial disaster assistance after Meadow Lake’s application for the program was approved.

The city announced Thursday that its application under Saskatchewan’s Provincial Disaster Assistance Program, or PDAP has been approved for the heavy rain and plow wind storm that hit the area on July 18 and 19.

The program provides financial assistance to property owners, renters, small business owners and non-profit organizations for eligible damage that is not covered by insurance.

PDAP is intended to help restore property and principal residences to their pre-disaster condition when insurance coverage is unavailable. Applicants must first file a claim with their private insurer and obtain a written letter outlining their coverage or confirming that the specific loss was denied.

The approval comes more than three weeks after Meadow Lake city council held a special meeting on July 22 and directed administration to apply for PDAP designation. As recently as Aug. 10, the application was still under provincial review.

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Residents have until Jan. 19, 2027, to submit completed application packages directly to PDAP. Provincial guidelines require applications to be submitted within six months of the event’s start date.

The city will also hold a drop-in session to help residents understand the provincial criteria and navigate the application process.

The session is scheduled for Aug. 18 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in council chambers at City Hall, located in the Co-op Centre at 506 Third Street East. Printed copies of the PDAP guidelines and application forms will be available.

Application forms and general guidelines are also available at City Hall during regular business hours.

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by Kenneth Cheung

Meadow Lake flood victims can now apply for provincial disaster assistance

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