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review for rural Alberta. Lyons noted improved collection to date, then the
that the province still will not provide 2020 non-collectable could be in the
the data used in their model, and no range of six to eight million dollars. "It
General Manager of Community and Protective Services. information is being provided directly is important to note that any amount of
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D to municipalities by the province. "The non-collectable tax becomes an
lack of data is a strong concern as only expense to the County and the only
data for 2021 has been provided and no way to recover that expense is through
one is able to predict future impacts increased taxes to the remaining
beyond 2021 or determine any long ratepayers," Lyons said.
term financial and capital planning," "A component of the non- PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
said Lyons. collectable tax is non-residential
According to RMA's position school tax, which the provincial
statement, "Under the four scenarios government has always be required to Professional Digital Passport System photos
proposed by the Government of be paid up front regardless of whether
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lose between $109 million and $291 the funds," Lyons continued. "As of
million in tax revenue in 2021, with the end of 2019, Yellowhead County
likely increases each year as has been required to pay the provincial
WE HAVE RESUMED
Local journalism matters, WE HAVE RESUMED assessable property depreciates." government approximately $650,000
Additionally, "Under the scenario in school tax on behalf of oil and gas
OUR PHOTO SERVICES
now more than ever OUR PHOTO SERVICES favored by the oil and gas industry, the companies that have not paid their REMINDER
average rural municipality will lose taxes to the County. Any increase in
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- Help by supporting our advertisers - FIREARMS AND MORE over 12% of its revenues in 2021, and non-collectable taxes will result in an YC Scavenger Hunt: Yellowhead County FCSS invites you to participate
10 municipalities will lose over 20% increase to the non-collectable school
in a county-wide, family-friendly scavenger hunt. Pre-register in person
FIREARMS AND MORE
We are very proud of our local writers who continue to bring quality of their revenues." Lyons noted that tax." at the Wildwood Yellowhead County office, email
slabrie@yellowheadcounty.ab.ca, or call 1-800-814-3935. After signing
Lyons also noted that under these
Yellowhead County is one of the 10
journalism each and every week to our community. BY APPOINTMENT municipalities predicted to lose over proposed changes, residential tax rates a photo release, you will receive clue riddles. Teams/individuals will
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Local journalism is a costly venture, particularly in this difficult time. 20% of their revenue. may have to increase significantly, solve the clue riddles to find each location. Submit your pictures at the D
location, fill out a quick survey, and you will be entered into a draw. The
RMA's statement also noted that as placing an unfair tax burden on
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Edson Honda Wildwood Ladies Aid Society is no mechanism in place that would seriously curtailed," said Lyons. Long
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oil and gas companies will benefit with current reserves, this level of
excellent street appeal Den off the foyer can double as a guest
while you wait... significantly. capital spending cannot be funded," room Vaulted ceiling over great room Walk-in pantry in large
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5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
According to Lyons, the lack of Lyons said. 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
transparency in the process and the "One piece of vital information that open kitchen Huge master suite Curved landing leads to full 780-723-5787
timing of the release of this has not been provided by the basement.
780-723-5787
information are of serious concern to provincial government is their plan for Plan#: 1133-1518-C
municipalities across Alberta. school tax in light of a decreased 780-723-5787
Information was just recently received assessment base," said Lyons. "Either Sq.Ft: 1518 For these plans
by municipalities on July 23, and the government would need to reduce
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of less than one month with the raise for schools by a substantial DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
province setting a hard deadline in amount, or they could keep the The Weekly Anchor
August. This provides a very limited requisition amount similar and the Member of National Home Warranty Program
time for municipalities to respond, burden would fall on the ratepayers to 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
especially during the summer season pay a far higher tax to raise that Phone: 780-723-2330 780-723-5787
w h e n b o t h C o u n c i l a n d amount. Fax: 780-723-5068
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE Administration may be unavailable. According to Lyons, the 2020 school Email: minthome@telusplanet.net
With regards to the impact of these requisition is $23,783,495, and
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Province's proposed assessment changes
could increase residential tax rates by 350%
D
continued from front DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
Alberta (RMA), and RMA was not proposed changes on Yellowhead
continued from front
T continued from front able to provide details as the process County, Lyons stated that revenue loss 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
evolved due to confidentiality will be in the range of 26% of overall
continued from front restraints imposed by the province." municipal tax revenue based on 2020
Some details have now been tax rates. Additionally, Lyons noted
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson continued from front provided to municipalities, and RMA that if the rate of increase that has been 780-723-5787
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
780-723-5787
has issued a position statement on the seen in the last two years continues,
780-723-5787
780-723-5787 continued from front significant negative impacts of the and there has been no indication of T
continued from front
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
review for rural Alberta. Lyons noted improved collection to date, then the
that the province still will not provide 2020 non-collectable could be in the
the data used in their model, and no range of six to eight million dollars. "It
General Manager of Community and Protective Services. information is being provided directly is important to note that any amount of
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
D to municipalities by the province. "The non-collectable tax becomes an
lack of data is a strong concern as only expense to the County and the only
data for 2021 has been provided and no way to recover that expense is through
one is able to predict future impacts increased taxes to the remaining
beyond 2021 or determine any long ratepayers," Lyons said.
term financial and capital planning," "A component of the non- PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
said Lyons. collectable tax is non-residential
According to RMA's position school tax, which the provincial
statement, "Under the four scenarios government has always be required to Professional Digital Passport System photos
proposed by the Government of be paid up front regardless of whether
T Alberta, Alberta municipalities will the municipality has actually received ready in minutes while you wait...
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
lose between $109 million and $291 the funds," Lyons continued. "As of
million in tax revenue in 2021, with the end of 2019, Yellowhead County
likely increases each year as has been required to pay the provincial
WE HAVE RESUMED
Local journalism matters, WE HAVE RESUMED assessable property depreciates." government approximately $650,000
Additionally, "Under the scenario in school tax on behalf of oil and gas
OUR PHOTO SERVICES
now more than ever OUR PHOTO SERVICES favored by the oil and gas industry, the companies that have not paid their REMINDER
average rural municipality will lose taxes to the County. Any increase in
FOR PASSPORTS, VISAS
FOR PASSPORTS, VISAS
- Help by supporting our advertisers - FIREARMS AND MORE over 12% of its revenues in 2021, and non-collectable taxes will result in an YC Scavenger Hunt: Yellowhead County FCSS invites you to participate
10 municipalities will lose over 20% increase to the non-collectable school
in a county-wide, family-friendly scavenger hunt. Pre-register in person
FIREARMS AND MORE
We are very proud of our local writers who continue to bring quality of their revenues." Lyons noted that tax." at the Wildwood Yellowhead County office, email
slabrie@yellowheadcounty.ab.ca, or call 1-800-814-3935. After signing
Lyons also noted that under these
Yellowhead County is one of the 10
journalism each and every week to our community. BY APPOINTMENT municipalities predicted to lose over proposed changes, residential tax rates a photo release, you will receive clue riddles. Teams/individuals will
BY APPOINTMENT
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
Local journalism is a costly venture, particularly in this difficult time. 20% of their revenue. may have to increase significantly, solve the clue riddles to find each location. Submit your pictures at the D
location, fill out a quick survey, and you will be entered into a draw. The
RMA's statement also noted that as placing an unfair tax burden on
ONLY - PLEASE CALL
We couldn't begin to do this without the support of our loyal weekly ONLY - PLEASE CALL municipalities have limited tools to ratepayers. "The oil and gas industry scavenger hunt will teach kids/teens about the importance of mental
advertisers and dealer locations. So please help support and thank US TO BOOK A TIME... generate revenue, significantly have also demanded that municipal tax health resilience and will encourage play during trying times.
US TO BOOK A TIME...
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
these establishments, and all those appearing throughout all our reducing property assessments will rates be frozen, and should that 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
issues. “Local Journalism matters, no more than ever.” force municipalities to increase non- happen, the entire burden would fall to
780-723-5787
residential and residential tax rates, the residential tax base," Lyons
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
Century 21 Royal LePage 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson 780-723-5787780-723-5787 reduce service levels, eliminate staff mentioned. 780-723-5787
Edson Concrete Town of Edson positions, and/or consider dissolution. According to Lyons, it is anticipated THIS WEEK’S FEATURE PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
Mid-West Glass Yellowhead County Additionally, the statement also that service levels and staffing will be
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
Kennedy Denture Clinic Summers Drilling mentioned that industry has requested reduced under these changes, and that Mint Homes Ltd. T
WokBox Canadian Eavestrough that municipal tax rates be frozen for funding provided to municipal PASSPORT
Jensen’s Lifestyle Clothing Investor’s Group non-residential properties. This, along partners through revenue sharing and Professional Digital
Professional Digital
Thymes Two In Focus Optical with the changes to the assessment cost sharing, valued at over $10M
McDonald’s Edson Glass model favored by industry, would annually, will be placed in jeopardy. PHOTOS & MORE Passport System
Passport System
Gelmici Jewellers High Country Arborist require municipalities to raise their Additionally, groups that are funded
c
photos ready
Beltone Hearing Glass Guy residential tax rate by an average of by the County would see a decrease in call for appointment to:all for appointment to: photos ready
Bill Mitchell Top Choice 199% to offset revenue losses. funding, which could affect libraries
in minutes
Drayton Valley Ford Braund’s Independent Grocers "Yellowhead County could be and cemeteries, as well as culture and in minutes
Diana’s Pets Johnson & Herbert PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE required to increase residential tax community groups.
while you wait...
EARS Wild Sheep Foundation rates by as much 350%," said Lyons. "Under the proposed assessment while you wait...
Foothills Memorial Galloway Station Museum Lyons noted that while the proposed model, the area to see the greatest
Gearhead Auto West Fraser Professional Digital Passport System photos changes will affect wells, pipelines, impact would be capital spending,
and other oil and gas equipment, there which would be eliminated or
Edson Honda Wildwood Ladies Aid Society is no mechanism in place that would seriously curtailed," said Lyons. Long
McPhee Construction TRL Gas Co-op ready in minutes; CALL TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT... require the oil and gas industry to re- term capital plans identify at a bare
Linda Kennedy - ReMax Recycle Depot invest their cost savings into Alberta. minimum 45 million dollars of capital
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
Loblaw Liquor Professional Digital There are four scenarios in the required by the end of 2025 for a water
Community Futures
Marri Properties Passport System proposal, however, under Scenario D, treatment plant, a major bridge T
The Edson Pharmacy
Mint Homes Serenity Funeral Home which is favoured by the oil and gas replacement, underground water and
Patterson’s Part Supply photos ready industry, smaller players may actually sewer replacement, and salt/sand Features:
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
in minutes have high assessment while the largest facilities for road maintenance. "Even One bedroom and two bathrooms Spacious bungalow with T 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
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oil and gas companies will benefit with current reserves, this level of
excellent street appeal Den off the foyer can double as a guest
while you wait... significantly. capital spending cannot be funded," room Vaulted ceiling over great room Walk-in pantry in large
780-723-5787
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
According to Lyons, the lack of Lyons said. 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
transparency in the process and the "One piece of vital information that open kitchen Huge master suite Curved landing leads to full 780-723-5787
timing of the release of this has not been provided by the basement.
780-723-5787
information are of serious concern to provincial government is their plan for Plan#: 1133-1518-C
municipalities across Alberta. school tax in light of a decreased 780-723-5787
Information was just recently received assessment base," said Lyons. "Either Sq.Ft: 1518 For these plans
by municipalities on July 23, and the government would need to reduce
D
RMA is anticipating a response period the amount of revenue they plan to Beds: 2 Baths: 2 PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
of less than one month with the raise for schools by a substantial DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
province setting a hard deadline in amount, or they could keep the The Weekly Anchor
August. This provides a very limited requisition amount similar and the Member of National Home Warranty Program
time for municipalities to respond, burden would fall on the ratepayers to 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
especially during the summer season pay a far higher tax to raise that Phone: 780-723-2330 780-723-5787
w h e n b o t h C o u n c i l a n d amount. Fax: 780-723-5068
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE Administration may be unavailable. According to Lyons, the 2020 school Email: minthome@telusplanet.net
With regards to the impact of these requisition is $23,783,495, and
CALL TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENTALL TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT continued page 3
C
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
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780-723-5787
780-723-5787
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