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Alberta boasts one of the most competitive tax environments in North America. There are no capital or payroll taxes in the province. The only sales tax in Claresholm is the Federal GST (5%), as no provincial sales taxes are levied in Alberta.

The Utilities Consumer Advocate (UCA) office is a branch of Service Alberta and has a mandate to educate, advocate, and mediate for Alberta’s residential, farm, and small business electricity and natural gas consumers.

Visit ucahelps.alberta.ca to compare electricity and gas prices in your area, view historical rates, or get help resolving utility related issues.

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Commercial Utilities & Services

Water:

Non-residential water rates are based on service connection pipe size flat rate and consumption. (2021 rates)

Service Pipe Size	_______	Basic Flat Rate (monthly)
Under 1”		$44.88
1”		$71.81
1.5”		$166.06
2”		$251.33
3”		$852.72
4”		$1,481.04
6”		$3,500.64

Consumption amounts are based on total consumption according to the table below.

Consumption Amount m3 (Cubic Meters)_____	Cost
up to 16	$0.765
16 to 180	$0.592
180 +	$0.561

Sewer:

Non-residential sewer rates are based on service connection pipe size flat rate and usage. Sewer usage is based on metered water consumption.

Service Pipe Size	_______	Basic Flat Rate (monthly)
Under 1”		$18.11
1”		$24.00
1.5”		$48.30
2”		$65.91
3”		$164.76
4”		$249.28
6”		$475.19

Usage amounts are based on total usage according to the table below.

Usage m3 (Cubic Meters)_____	Cost per Cubic Meter
up to 16	$0.83
16 to 180	$0.67
180 +	$0.40

Garbage:

Three (3) cubic yard garbage container rental	$40.00 per month
One pick-up per week	$28.50 per month
Each additional pick-up per week	$28.50 per month per additional pick-up

If you require a temporary rental or unscheduled additional pick-ups, please contact our Utilities Clerk.

Recycling:

The Town of Claresholm has a recycling program for commercial customers. Depending on the needs of the property, either a large yellow bin is provided or a blue bin that can be wheeled to the collection area for pickup. Pickups of either type of bin are every two weeks as per the set schedule. Please contact the Town Office for more information.

Payment & Billing Methods:

Non-residential utilities are billed on a monthly bases and are due at the end of the following month. Utility invoices are mailed out a few days prior to the end of the month. To receive your utility bills via email, rather than regular mail, fill out the application form below and send to the Town Office.

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Payments can be made via cash, cheque, money order, or debit at the Town Office or can be paid through your financial institution. Alternatively you can sign up for our Commercial Pre-Authorized Utility Payment Plan (UPP). If signed up for UPPs the withdrawal from your bank will take place on the 25th day of the month (or following business day) following your bill. To sign up for UPPs fill out the application below and send to the Town Office.