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By Cam Lee

Tisdale budget approved

Tisdale Council passes 2025 budget

Mar 27, 2025 | 11:00 AM

The Town of Tisdale passed their operating and capital budget for 2025 at their council meeting this week.

“This budget has been carefully developed to reflect the needs and priorities of our community, while ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability,” a town news release stated.

Residents will have to fork over a little more in property tax in 2025. The General Municipal Levy Increase is set at 1.5 per cent.

“Council and Administration are carefully reviewing various tax scenarios to analyze the mill rate, base taxes, and mill rate factors, ensuring fairness,” the release read. “Furthermore, reviewing different tax scenarios helps prevent disproportionate tax burdens on specific property types or areas.”

The release said Council and Administration dedicated many hours to budget deliberations to try to be as fair as possible. Their goal is to provide high-quality services to the community while minimizing the impact on taxpayers.

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The town has earmarked over $1.5 million for capital projects in 2025. Road repairs and maintenance will take place in several areas, including the 1000 block of 96th Ave., the 900 block of 101st Ave., the 1000 block of 100th Ave., and the 900 block of 108th Ave., as well as a storm sewer replacement. They are also purchasing two loaders that will cost just under $500,000, and $250,000 was drawn from the transportation reserves for that cost.

Other capital projects include work to the RECPlex with the replacement of a rooftop unit and a heating pump at the curling rink. The town is transferring $300,000 to the reserves as they prepare to purchase a new ice plant for next year. Meanwhile, the last two remaining blocks of cast iron water main along 100th St. are being replaced at a total cost of $331,000, and several membranes at the water treatment plant will be replaced for $100,000.

The fire department is purchasing a new fire truck worth nearly $750,000 this year, with the money being drawn from reserves.

The news wasn’t great for the old town office building. Results of asbestos testing said it would cost $28,000 plus taxes to remediate the facility. Council has decided to proceed with the demolition of the building this year and will explore future options for the site.

The news release said the town’s Opportunity Grows Here reflects Council and Administration’s commitment to fostering growth, innovation, and sustainability within Tisdale.

“Through dedicated budget deliberations, we can ensure that resources are allocated effectively to support economic development, infrastructure, and community well-being.”

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Cam.lee@pattisonmedia.com