Chris Clegg
South Peace News
Mill rates during the 2025 taxation year in Northern Sunrise County will remain unchanged.
It means the only increase property taxes will occur if the landowner’s property assessment rises.
Council approved the capital and operations budgets at its April 8 meeting. Subsequently, council approved the tax rate bylaw at its meeting April 22 meeting. Mill rates remain the same for residential, farmland and industrial properties.
The 2025 budget includes an estimated $32,194,927 in revenues, $23,583,780 in general operations expenses, $1,284,954 for debt payments and $9,789,000 for capital investments.
Reeve Corinna Williams is pleased council was able to hold the line on all mill rates.
“Council has approved the 2025 operating and capital budgets, even as we continue to grapple with the impacts of provincial downloading and reduced funding from the Province,” she says.
“We remain committed to advocating strongly on behalf of the County and the region, raising these and other pressing concerns with the provincial government.
“While we are deeply concerned about the current and future reductions in provincial support, our focus remains on ensuring sustainable services and responsible financial planning for our community.”
Williams says council in investing in critical projects and essential programs for County taxpayers. She adds the budget maintains service levels and continues to
to place the County in a stable financial position.
A few projects in the budget include:
- Annual gravel haul – Three Creeks and Cadotte Lake.
- Local road and bridge maintenance.
- Fleet and equipment replacement which includes a new Community Services van.
- Annual drainage program.
- Utilities upgrades.