Lethbridge residents could see their electric bills jump another $5.50 next month. But none of that hike will be going to the city’s coffers.
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City wants developers share burden of affordable housing
The city wants new powers to require or entice land developers to build affordable housing, with Calgary’s rental vacancy at its lowest point since last boom, costs rising and the flood’s aftermath further tightening the market.
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Are excessive financial fees eating your returns?
Over Christmas, a family friend asked me to take a look at her finances. She’s in her 60s, worked hard her whole life, and accumulated a couple of million dollars to retire on.
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Charging a fee to pay a fee? Edmonton may charge banks to pay property tax
Got a rather odd email from my bank last week asking me to phone to talk about my property-tax account.
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Park and cemetery fees increasing
On Feb. 3, city council approved a new rates bylaw that will see a 2.5 per cent increase in all youth fees and adult baseball fees.
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Edmonton developers, builders support city moves to cut red tape
EDMONTON – Edmonton builders complain one of the main things holding up new houses in the area isn’t nails and lumber — it’s red tape.
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Council votes against break on fees for flood-affected businesses
High River council voted against a motion that would waive certain development permit fees for flood-affected businesses at Monday’s meeting.
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Canada Post reverses plans for $5 surcharge in Fort McMurray
EDMONTON – Canada Post retreated Monday from its plan to add a $5 surcharge on parcels to Fort McMurray following an outcry from disgruntled residents.
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Canada Post to charge $5 parcel surcharge for McMurray deliveries
Fort McMurray residents have another thing to complain about to Canada Post — a $5 surcharge on all parcels sent to the area.
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Little to no increase for City fees in 2014
Several of the City’s user fees will remain unchanged for the New Year such as:
Fares for the Edmonton Transit System ($3.20 for an adult fare)
Admission fees for the Valley Zoo ($9.50) and the Muttart Conservatory ($12 adult)
Residential development permits for home enhancements such as decks, hot tubs and solar panels
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