Forestburg council approves 2.5 per cent overall tax hike
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Forestburg council approves 2.5 per cent overall tax hike

The Forestburg council approved a 2.5 percent municipal tax hike amid budget pressures at their May 21 meeting. Chief Administrative Officer Dwight Dibben indicated rising costs and diminishing provincial support necessitated the increase. Despite concerns over property assessments and minimum tax rates, the council passed the new tax bylaw, with one councillor opposing it.
Forestburg council renews recreation tax
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Forestburg council renews recreation tax

The Village of Forestburg renewed its special recreation tax at the March 19 council meeting, maintaining the rate at $230 per improved property. This annual tax aids in funding community recreation, amid plans for significant swimming pool improvements. Councillors also approved increases in certain fees to enhance cost recovery for local services.