Stettler Town Council approved an interim operating budget for 2025 during their regular meeting on December 17.
The document proposes a 6 percent increase to property tax rates, as well as a two dollar increase to water, sewer, garbage & recycling rates.
Council felt the increases are needed to maintain services, after three years of zero percent increases from 2020 until 2022.
This follows a 3 percent increase last year, and a 4 percent increase in 2023.
Administration noted a number of rising costs over the past year such as insurance, RCMP contracting & doctor recruitment efforts.
Note the interim budget does not set the property tax rates, but instead provides funding for programs & services until the Operating Budget is approved in May.
At that time, council will deliberate a finalized rate for 2025 property taxes.
Water, Sewer, Garbage & Recycling Bylaws
Following approval of the interim budget on December 17, Stettler Town Council held first, second & third readings on the increases to the water, sewer, garbage & recycling bylaws.
Water Rates – Effective Jan 1, 2025: In-Town Customers – $3.24 per cubic metre or a $12 flat fee per month
Sewer Rates – Effective Jan 1, 2025: Single Family Residential – $25.25 per month
Garbage Rates – Effective Jan 1, 2025: Residential Waste Collection – $26.50 per month
Recycling Rates – Effective Jan 1, 2025: Bi-weekly Curbside Fee – $9.00 per month
Author: Landin Chambers
Landin Chambers is a news reporter for Hometown Media Stettler. He has a background in broadcast news, with previous roles in Prince George, Red Deer and Calgary. You may also see him as a cameraman for the Stettler Wildcats and Stettler Imperials. Have a story idea? Email: lchambers@htproductionsmedia.ca
