Water commission raises fixed charges by over 330 per cent in Ryley, Holden and Bruce; 25 per cent in rural areas

Commission chair says uniform fixed rate is fairer to all, but others say the increase will end up hurting the low end water users and those on fixed incomes

By Patricia Harcourt
Editor

Some people are expressing anger over the increase in water rates for the regional waterline, despite explanations that this makes the service more fair for all customers.

Ron Yarham, chairman of the Highway 14 Regional Water Services Commission, states the change in water rates and fixed charges for people using the waterline in Beaver County will make it more fair.

ROCKER’S HAVEN MUSIC CLUB RECEIVES $1,500 IN DONATION

ROCKER’S HAVEN MUSIC CLUB RECEIVES $1,500 IN DONATION

Rocker’s Haven Music Club members are, from left: Wyatt Magneson, Nick Bylik, Jared Heslin, Kaitlin Romaniuk, Jasmyn Bibby, Nolan Dewart, Tyler Evans, Jared Bibby, Colin Boreen, John Hrabec, Mr. Adam Madsen, and Austin Major.

In January 2012, the Rocker’s Haven Music Club at Ryley School received a $1,500 donation from the Camrose Country Opry Association to go towards the purchase of music equi-pment and supplies.