Peace River passes budget, taxes, utilities increased

Burns Lake council passes budget with 5.5 per cent tax increase

Burns Lake council has passed its Five-year Financial Plan and Tax Rate bylaws. The budget, totalling $22.4 million includes a 5.5 per cent increase in the overall property tax levy. The 5.5 per cent increase is down from staff’s original draft of the budget, which recommended a 7.17 per cent increase to maintain current levels of service. It also excludes revenue from non-market assessment growth, meaning new properties that have been added to …

Peace River passes budget, taxes, utilities increased

The Town of Peace River has officially approved its 2026 budget, focusing on some key priorities and actions.