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resident shocked by bills

Dear Editor, Recently received my Okotoks utility bill so have been reviewing my bills for the past six months.

Dear Editor,

Recently received my Okotoks utility bill so have been reviewing my bills for the past six months.

I was expecting the newly mandated increase for Waste Services (that was sprung on us this past fall for the new carts – ordered one-and-a-half years prior to “information sessions” for taxpayers!)

However, although basic water and sewer has only increased slightly, I was appalled to see a big jump for my metered water (for January and February) by about 66 per cent! Why? I certainly was not watering my lawn and I am the lone occupant and water user in my household. As well, my Sewer Generation Charge – whatever that is – increased by amounts of $8-14 over previous months. Overall, my Okotoks utility bill has increased by 38 per cent, a jump of almost $39 – a lot of money for a single pensioner.

I shudder to see what my electric and gas bills will be now. Thanks Rachel!

Looking forward to the Town elections this fall.

J. Anderson

Okotoks




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