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Mayor Povaschuk Announces 2023 Tax Rate

“I am pleased to say that we are able to continue the downward trend of collecting less property tax.”

The following shows the money collected through tax revenue since 2018.

  • 2018 $2,877,924
  • 2019    $2,873,373
  • 2020    $2,840,599
  • 2021    $2,793,684
  • 2022    $2,793,640
  • 2023 $2,798,138

Maintaining the municipal tax collected while facing increasing costs of utilities, insurance, fuel, and goods has been difficult but Council and Administration have constructed an operating and capital budget that will see the municipal portion of your property taxes almost identical to 2022.

Council approved the 2023 Tax Rate at their May 9 meeting. The Residential Municipal Tax Rate is decreasing by 1% and the Non-Residential Municipal Tax Rate is reduced by 3% from the 2022 tax rate. Please note that the municipal portion of your tax bill is the only portion that Council can control. The Education requisition from the province decreased slightly while the Acadia Foundation requisition saw a small increase.

Council is working on several significant infrastructure projects anticipated to be completed in the next few years.  These projects include the redevelopment of the 2-block downtown core (water, sanitary and storm line replacement and creating a pedestrian-friendly, aesthetically pleasing above-ground experience), reconstruction of Palliser and Pioneer Trail roadways, and replacement of the CN Reservoir Bridge).  Prior to committing to these projects, Council will need to carefully examine all financial options to ensure completing these projects does not leave the Town in a troubled financial state or cause a significant increase in municipal taxes required.  

There has been a lot of discussion about the Town of Hanna Land Use Bylaw Review and just to keep everyone updated following the public engagement process Administration and Palliser Regional Municipal Services are preparing version 2. This version is anticipated to be presented to Council at their June 13 meeting for first reading.  Following that there is a requirement for a Public Hearing which is anticipated to be held in September (date not yet determined).  After the Public Hearing, it will be required to be brought back to Council for second and third reading and amendments can be made anywhere between first and third reading.

Remember to feel free to reach out to me with any concerns or issues you may have.

Respectfully,
Danny Povaschuk, Mayor, Town of Hanna

Mayor’s Message Archive

Land Use Bylaw Timeline Extended

Mar ’23: Mayor Danny Povaschuk assures residents that the Town of Hanna has not discussed any of the 15-Minute City principles during the preparation of the draft Land Use Bylaw.

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Elected Officials

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Mayor Danny Povaschuk

Boards & Committees

  • Chamber of Commerce
  • Emergency Advisory Committee
  • Finance & Audit
  • Henry Kroeger Water Commission
  • Personnel Committee
  • Red Deer River Muni. Users Group

Hanna’s Town Council is comprised of a mayor and six councillors, who are elected by the citizens of Hanna. The Mayor and Council are responsible for developing policies and setting strategic priorities regarding the delivery of municipal services. Council, as the governing body, is responsible for making sure Town resources are allocated and used appropriately, for the benefit and protection of its citizens. Administration implements the policies set by Council for the day-to-day operations of the municipality.

The legislative function of the Town’s municipal government is mandated in the Alberta Municipal Government Act (MGA), while the Local Authorities Election Act governs the election process. Elections are held every four years on the third Monday in October.

Contact Your Elected Official

Councillor Sandra Beaudoin

Boards & Committees

  • Emergency Advisory Committee
  • Hanna in Bloom
  • Harvest Sky Regional EDC
  • Municipal Planning Commission

Councillor Fred Crowle

Boards & Committees

  • Finance & Audit Committee
  • Big Country Waste Mgmt.
  • Fred & Freda Geuder Bursary
  • Hanna & Dist. Medical Corp.
  • Hanna/Wake Student Exchange
  • Veterans Memorial Highway

Councillor Sandra Murphy

Boards & Committees

  • Acadia Foundation
  • Hanna Library Board
  • Marigold Library Board
  • Palliser Economic Partnership
  • Personnel Committee

Councillor Kyle Olsen

Boards & Committees

  • Hanna Golf & Country Club
  • Lynks (formerly HLC)
  • Municipal Planning Commission
  • Palliser Municipal Services
  • Personnel Committee

Councillor Vern Thuroo

Boards & Committees

  • Community Services Board
  • Finance & Audit Committee
  • Palliser Economic Partnership

Councillor Angie Warwick

Boards & Committees

  • Community Futures Meridian
  • Emergency Advisory Committee
  • Hanna/Wake Student Exchange
  • Harvest Sky Regional EDC
  • Palliser Economic Partnership