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Town Misleads Public with 5% Tax Increase Declared a 2% Increase on Residences Only

Summary: Town claims 2025 budget is for 2% tax increase on residents only Actual budgeted tax increase is 4%, includes businesses, and...

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Council Doubles Down on Tax and Spend Strategy, Adds Stealth Tax Hike to Revenue Mix

Town of Drayton Valley Council approved its 2025 Interim Budget on December 11, 2024. Summary: Operating Budget includes 10% increase in...

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A Multi-Year Mess: Town of Drayton Valley 50th Ave. Rebuild

As a Drayton Valley resident, I’ve watched the 50th Avenue rebuild project go from bad to worse and feel compelled to share my view with...

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