Council’s standing committee on finance continued its utility lessons at its monthly meeting with an update on the progress being made to utility master plan revisions.
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City renews quest for utility policy
Deciding how the city will fund the construction of future facilities like water reservoirs and pumphouses begins next week as city councillors begin deliberating on a utility fiscal policy.
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Calgary taxpayers warned of future utility bill hikes
Further suburban growth will be the primary driver of future hikes to utility fees, retired city manager Owen Tobert warned.
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Town of Peace River to increase utility rate to cover pricey project
Peace River Town Council took the first step toward raising the utility rate to cover a more-than $3.5 million expenditure it is required to make.
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New Edmonton council votes to bank cash for flood plan, rather than lower utility bills
EDMONTON – It might not have been a new arena or overpass, but Edmonton’s new city council debated waste and drainage on Monday.
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Smart meter opponent wants new council to reconsider
A local opponent of automated utility meters is asking the new city council members to reconsider including an opt-out clause for Hatters who have concerns about the technology.
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Edmonton taxpayers may see $50 increase in utility fees
Those who endured floods in southeast neighbourhoods like Millbourne and Tweddle Place may see help on the way in 2014 — but it will cost all taxpayers.
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Powerlines won’t go along TR 114
Property owners on Township Road 114 received good news from the Alberta Utilities Commission late Friday afternoon regarding AltaLink’s application to install powerlines the length of that road.
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Epcor reports $45 million profit in solid quarter
EDMONTON – Epcor Utilities reported a profit of $45 million on revenues of $469 million in the period ending June 30, a big improvement from a $20 million loss for the same period last year, when a hit from its Capital Power investment dragged down the bottom line.
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Utility bills poised to rise to prevent flooding from stormwater backups
While city officials continue to tally costs of Calgary’s flood disaster, a per-household estimate to prevent storm drains from being overwhelmed is already in.
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