2023 Annual Rate Bylaw – Key Rate Changes to In-Town Utilities
by Town of High River
24/04/2023
Community Council 2025 Municipal Budget
HIGH RIVER – At their April 24 regular meeting, High River Town Council approved Bylaw 4612/2023 - Rate Bylaw. Fees in the Rate Bylaw directly support the approved 2023 Operating Budget of $35,525 million.
A 1/2 of 1% increase (0.05%) has been applied to In-Town utility rates. The fees proposed will come into force and effect May 1, 2023, and are not retroactive.
On February 13, 2023, High River’s Town Council approved the 2023 Municipal Budget with a 2.2% tax increase and 0.5% increase in utilities. The Rate Bylaw ensures that various fees, fines, and other charges provide the Town with the financial means to offer programs and services, while maintaining a safe and caring community. This is a standard operating procedure under the Municipal Government Act. It replaces and updates the 2022 Rate Bylaw.
- Budget information and a complete list of updated fees, fines and other charges can be viewed on the Town website.
- To go straight to the 2023 Rate Bylaw PDF, click here.
Key Rate Changes for In-Town Utilities:
2022 Average Rate |
2023 Average Rate |
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Water Fees |
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Water Fees-Residential |
Service Fee |
$30.47 bi-monthly |
$30.62 bi-monthly |
Water Fees-Residential |
Usage Fee |
$1.70 per cubic meter |
$1.71 per cubic meter |
Water Fees-Multi Residential |
Usage Fee |
$1.70 per cubic meter |
$1.71 per cubic meter |
Water Fees-Commercial |
Service Fee |
$233.85 bi-monthly |
$235.02 bi-monthly |
Water Fees-Commercial |
Usage Fee |
$1.39 per cubic meter |
$1.40 per cubic meter |
Other Water Service Fees |
Bulk Water Sales |
$4.60 per cubic meter |
$4.62 per cubic meter |
Wastewater Fees |
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Wastewater - Residential |
Service Fee |
$24.88 bi-monthly |
$25.00 bi-monthly |
Wastewater - Residential |
Usage Fee |
$1.95 per cubic meter |
$1.96 per cubic meter |
Wastewater - Commercial |
Service Fee |
$107.67 bi-monthly |
$108.21 bi-monthly |
Wastewater - Commercial |
Usage Fee |
$2.09 per cubic meter |
$2.10 per cubic meter |
Solid Waste Collection Fees |
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Residential Collection |
240 Litre Bin Pick-Up |
$22.80 bi-monthly |
$22.91 bi-monthly |
Residential Collection- |
360 Litre Bin Pick-Up |
$31.70 bi-monthly |
$31.86 bi-monthly |
Collection-Size Change |
Automated Cart |
$31.70 per occurrence |
$31.86 per occurrence |
Recycling Charges |
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Recycling Charge |
Residential |
$5.78 bi-monthly |
$5.81 bi-monthly |
Recycling Charge |
Commercial |
$26.95 bi-monthly |
$27.08 bi-monthly |
Storm Water Sewer Surcharges |
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Storm Water Sewer Surcharge |
Residential |
$5.82 bi-monthly |
$5.85 bi-monthly |
Storm Water Sewer Surcharge |
Commercial |
$5.82 bi-monthly |
$5.85 bi-monthly |
For more information:
Town of High River
403-652-2110