Water Commission can reconsider options since deal with Tofield not yet signed – Chair Ron Yarham

By Patricia Harcourt
Staff Reporter

“I have not seen the document, I have not read the document, I have not signed the document.” So says Ron Yarham, who chairs the Highway 14 Regional Water Commission, regarding a contentious agreement to contract the water commission’s operations out to the Town of Tofield.

Sixth Sweetheart Splash in Ryley

Sixth Sweetheart Splash in Ryley

By Patricia Harcourt
Editor

The Sixth Annual Sweetheart Splash at the Ryley Community Centre Saturday night provided a chance to enjoy an evening with your sweetheart while helping the Beaver Heritage and Agricultural Society raise money for the Ryley Pool and Wellness Centre.

Sweetheart Splash crowd

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.