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Five-year plan to spike drinking water, sewer system fees green lit by Regional District

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George has increased drinking water and sewer system fees.

According to the RDFFG, the fees for these local area services have remained the same since being established, or in some cases, for over 30 years.

Rate increases in the 5% to 10% range over the next five years are now in place for Azu, Crooked River, Adams Road, Buckhorn and, West Lake areas.

The fees need to be increased for:

  • inflation and the increased operating and maintenance costs
  • more stringent monitoring and sampling regulations
  • refurbishing and replacing aging infrastructure

The Regional District also issued the following grants:

Electoral Area A (Salmon River-Lakes)

Ness Lake Recreation Commission for $310 for a volunteer appreciation Christmas breakfast

Salmon Valley Community Association for $4,850 for operating expenses

Salmon Valley Gymkhana Club for $4,950 for operating expenses

Electoral Area F (Willow River-Upper Fraser Valley)

Willow River Volunteer Fire Department for $25,000 for operating expenses

Electoral Area H (Robson Valley-Canoe)

Valemount Curling Club for $7,000 for insurance

Valemount Learning Society for $2,000 for farmers’ market operating expenses

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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